Floor Plan of Record Drafter (Drafter/Designer 1/2)

What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Drafter/Designer 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Come join our team and help us support the world class scientific excellence at LANL by ensuring that our Laboratory work areas support the broad mission sets and unique needs of the work performed here.

The Data Systems and Technologies Group (MSS-DATA) within Maintenance and Site Services (MSS) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a highly talented, motivated and customer-oriented applicants as a Designer/Drafter 1/2 Position. This position supports the MSS Data Group in the Floor Plan of Record and Archibus programs. The Floor Plan of Record program supports initiatives tied to the management of all floor plans at the Labs. Archibus, LANL's Space Management System, tracks ownership information for all facility assets at LANL. This position will be working to develop and/or maintain computer-aided design (CAD) drawings to accurately reflect updates to facility space, perform on-site field validation of floor plans, and publishing the floor plans in Archibus. The selected candidate will work in a highly motivated and cohesive team to bring forth effective results.

Safety and security are a primary responsibility. Maintain required safety and security training, assure compliance, and make safety and security and integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to pause/stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Participate in the management, planning, and development of the Floor Plan of Record program to help meet institutional space needs ensuring that assigned work objectives are attained and schedules are met.

Conduct field walk-downs that include measurement of both interior and exterior facility dimensions, room use categorization based on industry standard and Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) defined criteria, utilization assessments, and general working conditions within facilities. Function as point of contact and provide floorplan consultation to customer groups.

May initiate and deliver(compile) concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers on project status and changes.

Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Research, assemble, and/or evaluate information or data regarding Laboratory policies and programs, industry practices, or applicable regulatory changes affecting facility, infrastructure, site planning, or space management policies or programs; recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.

Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to development of floor plan.

Foster a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Design/Drafter 1 ($46,300 - $71,400)

• Participate in the management, planning, and development of the Floor Plan of Record program to help meet institutional space needs ensuring that assigned work objectives are attained and schedules are met.
• Conduct field walk-downs that include measurement of both interior and exterior facility dimensions, room use categorization based on industry standard and Department of Energy (DOE) or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) defined criteria, utilization assessments, and general working conditions within facilities.
• Function as point of contact and provide floorplan consultation to customer groups.
• May initiate and deliver (compile) concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers on project status and changes.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Research, assemble, and/or evaluate information or data regarding Laboratory policies and programs, industry practices, or applicable regulatory changes affecting facility, infrastructure, site planning, or space management policies or programs; recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to development of floor plan.
• Foster a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Design/Drafter 2 ($51,200 - $78,700)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:

• Experience and ability to understand and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory's infrastructure and site planning policies, practices, and procedures.
• Entry-level experience and skills using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce building models, drawings, and layouts. Entry-Level knowledge of industry standards such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and Engineering Standards.

What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:

• On-the-job experience or formal trade school education in building construction systems: architectural and structural systems.
• Demonstrated experience initiating, compiling, and delivering concise and accurate oral and written presentations on project status, changes, and alternative approaches.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting construction and as-built drawings to develop floor plans
• Demonstrated experience developing drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Experience using various methods of data collection including but not limited to measuring devices, tablets, cameras, data system integrations, facility manager/maintenance coordinator interviews, tenant interviews.
• Experience researching, assembling, and/or evaluating information or data regarding Laboratory programs, industry practices, or applicable regulatory changes affecting facility and infrastructure.
• Experience working with databases to collect, manage, interpret, and report large volumes of data.
• Experience participating in the planning and development of short-term and long-range planning of facility condition assessments to meet program requirements.
• Working knowledge and ability to understand and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of related work hazards and safety programs.

Additional Job Requirements for Designer/Drafter 2:

• Intermediate experience and ability to understand and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory's infrastructure and site planning policies, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Archibus Integrated Workplace Management System.

Education/Experience at Designer/Drafter 1: Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in drafting and design.

Education/Experience at Designer/Drafter 2: Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• One year AutoCAD or equivalent CAD experience
• Ability to analyze facility as builts and drawings
• Revit or equivalent 3D modeling and design
• LiDAR Scanning
• Knowledge of Archibus Integrated Workplace Management System
• Active or the ability to obtain a security clearance

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): sitting, standing, walking, reading vision, typing or keyboarding, and carrying 5-10 pounds.

Work Environment: headgear or head protection, safety glasses or eye protection, gloves or hand protection, and safety shoes or protective footgear.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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