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Public Works Survey Technician (Engineering Tech)

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jun 09, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

 

This position performs primarily field surveying duties in support of Public Works and other County Departments.  Assignments include construction staking, boundary surveys, control surveys, topographic surveys, differential leveling, records research, drafting of survey maps, and processing and filing of surveying records.  Responsibilities include collecting field data and analyzing it AutoCAD, performing survey related calculations utilizing survey specific software, maintaining proper adjustment of equipment, interpreting construction plans and inputting digital construction staking data, supporting the County-wide monument preservation program, and composing field notes.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

 

An AS in Geomatics, Survey Technology or a closely related field and two years of experience in a surveying position equivalent to Assistant Engineering Technician, Survey is preferred.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field may be substituted for experience.  All combinations of education and/or experience will be reviewed.  The successful applicant will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. 

 

Knowledge of: Basic surveying principles, practices, the techniques and equipment involved, physical and mathematical sciences, basic construction practices and safety requirements.

 

Examples of Duties

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

 

  • Field experience conducting control, boundary, topographic, mapping, and construction staking surveys particularly for public works projects.
  • Proficiency with total stations, GPS, digital and automatic levels, and data collectors.
  • Proficiency with personal computers and software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Trimble Business enter.
  • Knowledge of survey measurement adjustment methods.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and ability to create survey maps.
  • Ability to create stakeout data from digital or hard copy road construction plans.
  • Experience in organizing survey records for long-term indexing.
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of GIS and experience in its use for survey specific applications.
  • Experience reviewing survey documents for compliance with state law and county code.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate and find solutions to various problems and issues.
  • Customer service skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, other agency staff, and the public.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to read, review, and interpret plans and survey records.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

                                                                                             

Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.207 ($28.01 - $35.77) per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

Local 17 Engineers.207 ($28.01 - $35.77) per hour
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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