Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Engineering and Construction Division, Surveys Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interestedtransfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application. This proof must be submitted by the closing date of the job posting.

Under general supervision, performs complex and responsible professional land surveying duties in support of land surveying crews, office staff and/or other county agencies.

• Performs various work in the completion of land survey projects, including AutoCAD drafting and reviewing plans, topographic, boundary, and construction surveys. 
• Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants.
• Coordinates project schedules and deadlines.
• Investigates problems and assists with the design of improvements for public works projects.
• Participates in meetings with professional surveyors, engineers, architects and consulting agencies.
• Advises property owners, builders, developers, attorneys and others concerning land surveying practices and the Maryland Minimum Standards of Practice for Land Surveyors requirements.
• Coordinates field changes with surveyors, engineers, architects and building inspectors. 
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans and projects.
• Acts as the lead CAD technician and instructs the other CAD technicians on the use of the software.
• Develops standards and procedures for topographic survey processing.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of surveying technology, procedures and software.
• Participates in recommendations for training, purchases and upgrades.
• Coordinates the equipment maintenance for both in-house routine adjustments and special repairs by vendors.
• Assists with the presentation of programs and projects and performs equipment demonstrations.
• Interprets deeds, plats, construction plans and fieldwork provided by survey crews.
• Prepares daily work assignments for survey field crews and reviews scope of survey tasks.
• Interprets, process and plots: boundary, topographic, stakeout and other data obtained by field survey parties.
• Plots property outlines and mosaics from drawings and deed descriptions.
• Makes field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks field notes and files for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and records as necessary.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.

Plus

Eight years' subprofessional engineering experience.
 
(Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.)

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. This proof must be submitted by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineering Associate III (Land Survey Technician)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.