Drafting Technician

Job Description

The

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

(DMVA),

Division of AK Air National Guard

(ANG),

Contracting Section

is recruiting for a Drafting Technician 3.

This position is in the

General Government (GGU)

bargaining unit at a range 15.

Thispositionisopento Alaska Residents only .

Please check our

Definition FAQ

to determine if you qualify.

As part of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting engineering and infrastructure projects through AutoCAD drafting, technical documentation, project coordination, GIS data management, and records maintenance. Responsibilities include developing and updating engineering plans and maps, preparing specifications and cost estimates, interpreting survey and field data, performing engineering calculations, coordinating federally funded projects, and maintaining accurate technical records and infrastructure databases.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Air National Guard, ensures mission readiness by supporting airmen in strategic airlift, air defense, and combat support across Alaska and our nation.

Our core values—Stewardship, Integrity, Readiness, Compliance, Accountability, and Teamwork—guide our commitment to providing world-class facilities and infrastructure at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

The Drafting Technician 3 directly contributes to this mission by ensuring the technical integrity and accurate documentation of complex facility designs, which is essential for safe operations, effective project execution, and long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Joining our team at JBER offers the unique opportunity to engage in technically complex work that directly sustains the critical infrastructure and mission readiness of the Alaska Air National Guard. We are committed to your professional development, providing an environment where you can master advanced CAD and GIS technologies while operating with a high degree of technical independence. Our division values stability and work-life balance, offering a consistent schedule within a collaborative environment that includes daily interaction with a diverse team of engineers, military personnel, and state civilians.

You will benefit from working on a premier installation with access to unique amenities, all while performing meaningful service that ensures the safety and operational success of those who defend our state and nation. This position provides the chance to be recognized as a technical expert and mentor, contributing to high-impact projects from initial design through final completion.

Located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), this position provides access to federal installation amenities including fitness centers, eateries, and recreation areas. The work environment is professional and mission-focused, balancing technical drafting in an office setting with frequent field visits to construction sites and facility utility systems. You will work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of engineers, project managers, and military personnel within the 176th Civil Engineer Squadron.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems. This directly supports the primary duty of performing a full range of manual and automated drafting.

Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. This is critical for reviewing plan sets for accuracy and ensuring technical integrity to prevent safety compromises or project delays.

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. The position requires daily use of complex systems including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and various facility management databases.

Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. This competency supports the role's responsibility as the State Contract Officer Representative (COR) for Appendix 31 projects.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including determining life cycle costs, application of cost models, and evaluation of cost realism. The incumbent is responsible for preparing cost estimates and verifying contractor pay requests.

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