VA
$74,678 – $97,087
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role supports facilities management at a VA Medical Center by using CAD and database management software to maintain architectural and engineering drawings, floor plans, and facility records. It suits someone with a STEM degree and hands-on experience in CAD drafting, building systems documentation, and facility management who wants to work in a federal healthcare setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in engineering technician or related role
- Proficiency with CAD software for architectural and engineering drawings
- Experience updating and maintaining drawing databases for multi-discipline building projects
- Knowledge of building codes, construction practices, and design standards
- Ability to create and interpret detailed floor plans, sections, elevations, and system layouts
- Experience with as-built documentation for existing buildings and building systems
Nice to have
- Certification from National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
- Experience with electrical system single-line drawings, power riser diagrams, and fire protection system drawings
- Familiarity with Joint Commission (TJC) life safety requirements
- Experience working with engineering and architectural teams on facility coordination