Surveyor Assistant

ATTENTION Merit System Employees: Do not apply through this site. If you are a current Merit System employee, please click HERE to log into the internal career site. Grade 14 Click HERE for Salary Ranges CLOSE DATE 02/17/2023 SUMMARY Surveyor Assistants working within the Merit System are responsible for assisting Surveyors in conducting the setup of survey instruments for field measurement. They assist with monitoring potentially dangerous situations such as traffic flow on busy highways, heavy construction equipment that is in use, and other potential hazards while performing survey work. Individuals in this job class also assist in the operation of various measuring devices such as the electronic distance meter, measuring levels, or measuring tapes to gather and record the dimensions of physical objects, linear distances, etc. when conducting field surveys. Their work is performed under the direction of a Chief of Party and Surveyors and is reviewed for accuracy and completeness. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Conducts preliminary activities prior to setting up survey instruments so that actual survey activities can be performed. Clears obstructions to survey monument locations or survey line of sight using powered equipment in order to cut and/or trim bushes, trees, hedges, etc. Assists in locating utility lines (e.g., water, power, phone, etc.) using a pipe horn or total station so that engineers can incorporate them into the construction design. Aids in observing and/or flagging traffic as needed to ensure the safety of the crew. Sets up and operates surveying instruments in order to gather field measurements so that a preliminary, special instruction, construction, or final/as-built survey can be performed. Performs post-survey activities at the end of the day, after a project is complete, or in preparation for the next surveying assignment. Disassembles survey equipment for storage or transportation to other worksites. Checks the calibration of the instrument periodically to ensure that measurements are within the appropriate tolerance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job. Driver's license. Experience with hand tools (e.g., hammer, bush axe, sledgehammer). Experience with measurement tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None. COMPETENCIES: Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use. Leadership & Management. Learning & Memory. Mathematical & Statistical Skills. Oral Communication & Comprehension. Physical Abilities. Problem Solving & Decision Making. Professionalism & Integrity. Psychomotor Abilities. Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing. Self-Management & Initiative. Sensory Abilities. Teamwork & Interpersonal. Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge. Technical Skills. Written Communication & Comprehension. CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of hand tools. Knowledge of units of measurement (e.g., weights, dimensions, area). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites and frequently requires incumbents to work on uneven, cluttered and slippery surfaces and around moving vehicle hazards. Work may require exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, unpleasant smells, poisonous plants and dangerous animals, reptiles, or insects. Job may also require exposure to inclement weather (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind). Incumbents in this position are required to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, safety belts, glasses, gloves, or hard hats. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of moderate physical activity such as walking on unstable ground for long distances, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, crawling and exerting muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. The job may also require the ability to use one’s hands and fingers to handle and manipulate small parts such of machinery or other equipment. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.