Surveying Technician

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering performs various tasks to assist with the operations of the Engineering Department including but not limited to surveying, field / office computations, computer aided drafting and maintenance of records and other associated duties.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Land and Construction Surveying – Assist with field surveys using GPS, Total Station w/Prism Rod, Automatic Level w/ Level Rod, Measuring Tapes and other items incidental to surveying.
• Drafting – Use of computer aided drafting with associated engineering and surveying software to create survey plats, construction plans, standard detail drawings, maps and sketches.
• Calculations and Quantity Measurements – Make field or office measurements using various measuring devices to obtain units such as feet, square feet, yards, square or cubic yards, acreage and other units of measure to determine quantities associated with engineering or surveying.
• Maintenance of Records – Maintains engineering and surveying data, project file, plats, plans and maps

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience, education, and/or training in engineering and surveying. Valid driver’s license required.

Experience
Minimum of five years of experience, education, and/or training in engineering and surveying.

Licenses or Certifications Required
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Basic use of surveying equipment such as GPS, Total Station, Automatic Level and other related equipment.
• Engineering and surveying principles in order to review and interpret plats, maps, and plans. Computer skills to create and utilize spreadsheets

Ability to:

• Use surveying and computer aided software produce all survey related drawings and basic engineering plans.
• Perform all aspects of surveying related work including but not limited to property boundary and easement surveys, topographic surveys, construction and quantity surveys construction staking and required calculations.
• Read, interpret, and comprehend deeds, plans, specifications, and technical manuals/drawings.
• Prepare written documents such as deeds and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Regularly walk, stand, crouch or stoop, frequently lift, and carry survey equipment up, down and across uneven terrain, cut or remove brush and other vegetation with bush axes or machetes, digging, endure heat/humidity and cold.
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Time spent will consist of outdoor field and office work and occasional travel out of town.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: City Engineer, Asst. Director of Eng., employees of Eng. and other dept.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.