(AFG-KANDAHAR) GIS / AutoCAD Planner

Job Summary

The GIS / AutoCAD Planner acts as liaison between design, review, construction, and using agencies. Responsible for maintaining and updating all geospatial information.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop engineering designs, perform drafting duties, and interpret rough engineering sketches to produce working drawings using manual and CAD techniques. Produce architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings.


• Update GIS Base Maps, maintain record drawings and as-builts, and plot and reproduce drawings


• Perform surveying duties, conduct reconnaissance, site location, construction, and mapping surveys while operating manual and electronic surveying equipment. Collect, convert, and present field survey data for engineering projects.


• Link computerized maps to databases displaying detailed information via the web. Create geographic coverages.


• Develop accurate geospatial reports, apply cartography techniques to use raw geographical information for mapping and geospatial purposes.


• Develop database structures, create and populate feature codes, link graphical data to relational databases, and develop query routines for end-user applications


• Perform simple load calculations for horizontal and vertical construction. Act as liaison between design, review, construction, and using agencies.


• Prepare engineering sketches and CAD drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Develop, operate, and maintain GIS modules.


• Utilize surveying technology to include Global Positioning System (GPS). Evaluate potential construction sites.


• Support contingency operations. Develop bed-down plans to house personnel, aircraft, equipment, and associated support functions during contingency operations.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English


• Ability to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and ArcGIS software, with have extensive experience with AutoCAD


• Ability to follow spoken instructions


• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees, managers and customers.


• Knowledge of various computer programs required (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).


• Exercise good judgment, ability to multi task and work under time constraints.


• Ability to work independently with good decision making skills.


• Working knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS version 10.1


• Demonstrated proficiency with engineering drawings and Tri-service GIS standards to ensure standardization across maps and as-built drawings

Experience & Education

• Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design or Geospatial Information Systems Technical Engineering


• Certified as a Level III CADD Operator


• 3-5 years’ experience in CADD, ESRI, and geospatial and/or geographical information system operations or analysis to supervise and execute the services required

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 16, 2016, 3:09:06 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: FNA1603169

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