Survey Technician

FLSA: Hourly

SALARY RANGE:

JOB CODE: 005021

BENEFITS:

JOB PURPOSE: The selected candidate will be responsible for performing various tasks involving operation of sighting instruments/equipment requiring highly developed skill in making accurate measurements on boundary, control, engineering, topographic and specific purpose surveys.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates sighting instruments/equipment in making accurate measurements on boundary, control, engineering, topographic and specific purpose surveys.

• Operates transits, levels, and other instruments along clear, accessible routes.

• Runs traverse lines from known points and level circuits between benchmarks of known elevation.

• Measures angles, distances, and differences in elevation between points.

• Uses level to set grades and line stakes, takes profiles and elevations.

• Uses tape measure, EDM and GPS to determine distances.

• Determines elevation in order to set utilities.

• Prepares non-technical drawings and sketches.

• Coordinates with utility engineers/representatives to locate utility lines for projects in order to make accurate angle, distance, and elevation measurements on engineering surveys and construction surveys.

• Operates microfilm/microfiche reader/viewer in order to read microfilm.

  Operates mobile data communications systems, cellular phones, cellular modems, etc. to communicate with others and specific equipment.

• Operates a computer to download data files from a data collector; operates a calculator.

• Reads and interprets surveying data, technical plans and specifications, blueprints, or diagrams to complete assignments.

• Informs public of location of city facilities, infrastructure, and other engineering information from city drawing archives and aerial photographs in order to facilitate their understanding and knowledge of same.

• Conducts site inspections to ascertain correctness of information contained in submitted plans.

• Trains lower level employees in the technical operation and use of various sighting equipment;

• Provides assistance to party chiefs in giving instructions to lower level personnel and checking work product for quality control purposes.

• Takes charge of crew in the absence of and upon the request of party chief and performs requisite duties.

• Drives survey truck to and from job site as required.

• Performs related work as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of operation and use of basic and precision surveying instruments/equipment.

• Knowledge of GPS and equipment

• Knowledge of basic surveying techniques, methods, and procedures.

• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions.

• Knowledge of basic geometry.

• Ability to make mathematical computations using basic math.

• Ability to take measurements using a steel tape, and EDM.

• Ability to perform work involving a considerable amount of walking, at times in unpleasant weather or conditions.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions/Standardized procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret surveying data, technical plans and specifications, blueprints, or diagrams.

• Ability to establish working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.

• Skill in the operation and care of basic and precision sighting instruments/equipment.

• Skill in operating a personal computer and calculator.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

EXAMINATION:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date of July 6, 2012. Applications received or postmarked after the closing date will not be processed.

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6-22-12 (005031)

Note: Applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date. Applications received or postmarked after 7/6/2012 will not be processed.

This office reserves the right not to consider those applications that have incomplete information, or that are received without necessary transcripts, certificates, licenses, or other required documents.