Survey Technician II

Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.

Citrus County Technical Services Division employs engineering processes and effective management to maintain a County road system that ensures both adequacy and safety for public transportation.

The Survey Technician II calculates accurate survey data and operates survey equipment to measure land boundaries and elevations.  This position works according to set procedures and under direct supervision of the crew chief. The primary work schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Uses various survey instruments to compile accurate survey data including, but not limited to, electronic total stations and prism set-ups.  Establishes traverses, and stakes property boundaries, elevation benchmarks and operates auto-levels. 
• Records accurate data in data collector machine and occasionally in field book.
• Reads and interprets drawings, maps, and other references occasionally.
• Clears survey sites using machetes and other equipment to open survey lines in wooded and field areas creating paths for measuring and sighting.
• Operates safety vehicles and equipment.  Inspects, cleans, and maintains tools and equipment daily.
• Interacts occasionally with public and answers questions and addresses concerns.
• Participates in departmental activities and performs other duties as necessary.
• Performs daily truck inventory and equipment and charges batteries.
• Uploads and downloads data collector in office.  Performs office duties including, but not limited to, filing, making copies, filling out daily job log forms, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• One (1) year relevant experience and previous surveying experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida).
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Must have prior knowledge or ability to learn basics of all aspects of land surveying in a reasonable timeframe. 
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, and twisting, and occasional crawling, climbing, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, pushing, pulling, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating:  Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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