Drafter

About the role

The Drafter is a position under the Temporary Professional Staffing Services contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role provides professional staffing services to the Medical and Engineering Department’s capabilities at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS).

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists the Contracted Temporary Staff Architect in developing deadlines, overall objectives, available resources, and the tasks necessary to complete the work.
• Aids in the development of drafting solutions for campus facilities and varied spaces.
• Prepares detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings, plans, elevations, and visual presentations.
• Analyzes architectural drawings and develops furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) layouts aligned with building systems.
• Interprets plans for compliance with VA standards, codes, and specifications.
• Maintains drawing room, documentation, and project records for design and construction.
• Updates and manages drawing files in AutoCAD, Revit, and ZLink systems.
• Identifies inaccuracies in drawings and coordinates corrections with architects and leadership.
• Documents space changes after moves or construction and updates design files accordingly.
• Supports administrative tasks, including scheduling, move plans, and project meetings.
• Ensures compliance with accessibility, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and maintains documentation schedules.

Requirements

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ Commercial Drafting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree OR 8-10 years of related experience (in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree).
• Possess an associate’s degree in engineering Drafting or a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare design and understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier-free design, systems, composed cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics, and safety criteria.
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications. Drafting assignments require comprehension of the detailed characteristics of item being designed and association with accepted design practices.
• Skilled in free-form drawing and drawing to scale when on a job site, measuring for a project.
• Expertise with recommendations for the selection, specification, procurement, and placement of furnishings.
• Three (3) years of AutoCAD, 3 years of Revit, and 1 year of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers at Long Beach staff, and meet stated deadlines.

Qualifications

• Have certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project & Microsoft Teams.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, based at the LBVAHCS, located at 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.