Surveyor

Job Summary:

Performs non-supervisory technical and administrative work to carry out surveying, drafting and inspecting responsibilities. Gathers information on alignment topography, vertical control, horizontal control and stake out. Prepares plans and specifications for public improvement projects. Develop, implements and maintains a centralized geographic information system (GIS) to accommodate use by all departments. Inspects projects for compliance with plans/specifications and assure quality control measures are followed. Designs and drafts future projects. Assists in contract administration.

Qualifications:

• Two year technical degree in surveying, drafting, civil engineering or closely related field. Minimum two years of surveying experience desired. Two years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS analysis or design experience.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, engineering and surveying standards/practices/techniques, MNDOT specifications book, MNDOT schedule of materials testing, software operating manual, MNDOH Permit, MPCA permit, MNDOT permit, NPDES permit and ADA requirements
• Knowledge of, and ability to understand, engineering and surveying manuals, applicable state and federal regulations, and city ordinances and policies
• Knowledge of construction practices and procedures and city requirements
• Skill in using a total station, GPS, level, drafting tools, large copy machine, computer, calculator and iron detector
• Skill in operating a variety of survey and computer equipment and software
• Knowledge and proficiency of GIS software
• Ability to coordinate public projects
• Ability to maintain MNDOT certification for work on State Aid projects
• Ability to prioritize and carry out work assignments, individually and as a team
• Ability to use city vehicles for inspection and transporting equipment

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