Survey Technician

Job Profile Name: Survey Technician

Job Profile Summary: The Survey Technician is an entry level position that involves collecting data and making maps of Earth’s surfaces. Position requires site visits to take measurement of lands and involves use of geographic data. This position supports surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists and requires working in the fields extensively.

Job Description Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL:

• Conducts site visits to record survey, measurements, and other descriptive data.
• Operates surveying instruments, such as electronic distance measuring equipment (robotic total stations), to collect location data.
• Sets out stakes and marks to conduct a survey.
• Searches for previous survey points, such as stone markers.
• Enter data from surveying instruments into computers, either during field visits or in an office.

OTHER:

• All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Post secondary training in survey technology and mapping is preferred.
• ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro software proficiency is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• A strong understanding of Geodesy, coordinate systems and datums
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to use sound judgement and work safely
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to details

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is expected to work outdoors exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, hot and windy days; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; explosives and risk of radiation.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education, and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Land Surveyor

Additional Job Description Status: Exempt

Grade: EXD

Salary Range: Minimum: $47,939-Maximum: $79,899

Reports To: See Organizational Chart for Reporting Structure

Supervises: None

Job Title Default Survey Technician
Job Family Technician
Job Category Non-Represented

Job Classifications 53-0000 - Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (USA Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 2018)-United States of America)
Technicians - Occupations which require a combination of basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual skill which can be obtained through specialized post-secondary school education or through equivalent on-the-job training. (United States EEO-4-United States of America)
United States of America Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,939.00 - $79,899.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a strong understanding of Geodesy, coordinate systems and datums?
• Are you proficient in ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro software?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations