Drafter/CAD Operator IV (Job 1289)
Location: San Diego, California
Department: NSP
About Us
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
This operator works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of unusual, complex, or original designs that require a high degree of precision, and performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. This incumbent assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced, and exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as a drafter, this worker may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details, may provide advice and guidance to lower-level drafters, or serve as a coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
Responsibilities
- Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise.
- Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced.
- Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent.
- Although working primarily as a drafter, may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details.
- May provide advice and guidance to lower-level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
Qualifications
- HSD or GED with 5-7 years relevant experience, or technical school or associate's degree in Drafting, Illustrating, or Graphic Arts with 3-5 Years experience
- 7 years of professional experience working closely with design originators, preparing drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs that require a high degree of precision.
- Active Secret clearance. Top Secret eligibility preferred.
Basic Compensation: $36.80 - 40.00 per hour
The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.
Benefits
DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
EEO
DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
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