Survey Technician

Position Summary:

Full time technical position involves varied field and office surveying duties and related assignments. Will also prepare and update maps and do drafting primarily from professionally prepared preliminary sketches or survey field notes using Auto CAD Civil 3D and ESRI GIS products.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Engineering, or related field and one year of surveying work experience OR other combination of education and/or surveying work experience may be considered.  Professional Land Surveyor(PLS) preferred, but not required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION: Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets County standards OR ability to obtain reliable transportation as needed to perform job duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of the methods and materials used in drafting, particularly in drawing and updating maps and public works construction project plans.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices and the materials and equipment involved in the engineering field.
• Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry as it applies to surveying functions.
• Considerable skill in the use of computer aided drafting and surveying software, i.e. Auto CAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center.
• Considerable skill in the use of drafting instruments and tools.
• Considerable skill in the use of surveying instruments including GPS, Total Stations, EMs, transit, and data collector.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret engineering and surveying plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to work out-of-doors for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions as required by work assignments.
• Ability to engage in continuous, active field work requiring physical stamina.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.