ENGINEERING TECH - SURVEYING ASST

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to serve in the survey crew to conduct field topographical surveys, gather field data, establish right-of-way boundaries and perform construction layout and staking. This is accomplished by utilizing and operating survey equipment, recording field data, researching records, reading and understanding construction plans, performing mathematical calculations and communicating with project managers and citizens. Other duties may be assigned such as assisting with construction inspection and material testing.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type - C

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 H Assist the Party Chief to conduct surveys and gather field data to ascertain the locations of natural and man-made structures on the earth’s surface using electronic distance and angle measuring devices and other surveying instruments
3 M Perform primary calculations to determine traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths and bearings, level runs, and placement of horizontal and vertical control for project sites. Lay out proposed projects such as utility lines or facilities by use of standard surveying procedures.
4 L Assist the Party Chief in verifying drafting accuracy by comparing finished drawings to actual field conditions and make changes as required.
5 M Search for property corners, right of way markers and benchmark monuments.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Collects, classifies or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information.
People Responsibility Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college
Mathematical Requirements Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.
Communications Requirements Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Judgement Requirements Makes frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co-workers, and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but many variations from the routine.
Complexity of Work Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is moderately serious - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens; or loss of life could occur but probability is low.
Physical Demands Light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience such as hand and power tools, buffers, floor polishers, vacuum sweepers, outdoor hand-held power equipment, small mowers, commercial kitchen equipment, computers for data entry, fax, complex copiers, phone systems, and other similar equipment, services office machines including such actions as adding paper and changing toner.
Unavoidable Hazards Works outdoors in very hot or very cold conditions or indoors in areas where cold or hot conditions are generated such as a cold storage room or boiler room; or works outdoors in wet or humid conditions or indoors in areas where wet or humid conditions are generated such as kitchen dish washing machine area or food processing area.
Safety of Others Some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Position : 1120003

Code : 1120-8

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ENGINEERING

Grade : NE 110

Job Family : 17-3022.00 CIVIL ENG TECHS

Job Class : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Posting Start : 09/24/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $22.01-$27.52