Land Surveying Technician (4748-50)

Land Surveying Technician - Engineering Technician (4748-50)

Work Location:

Various County Locations

Work Hours:

80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Deadline to Apply:

April 21, 2026

Starting Salary:

$24.78 - $32.89 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Take the next step in your career with the Hamilton County Engineer's Office! We are seeking someone who specializes in Land Surveying. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hamilton County!

Under general supervision, the Land Surveying Technician-Engineering Technician may perform entry to intermediate level office and/or field technical duties in support of a variety of Surveying office and/or field business units. Depending upon individual skills and organizational needs the individual employee may assist in field operation of a data collector, total station, GPS, and drone operation. This role will include document research, field investigation, analyzing data, post processing, staking of boundary surveys, right-of-way, asset locations and construction layout.

Qualifications

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) plus post-secondary education and/or training in Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology, GIS Technology, Construction Technology, Surveying Technology, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Vehicles, modern office equipment mobile devices and peripherals, modern land-surveying field equipment, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS / Drones) machetes, metal detectors, jackhammers, Modern Construction Engineering Testing Equipment, Traffic Asset Condition Assessment Equipment, Traffic Study Equipment, Underground Stormwater Asset Condition Assessment Equipment, Environmental Monitoring Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

• Conducts surveys using various survey instruments (e.g. total stations, Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, prism poles, GPS Equipment, Drone, leveling rods, etc.)
• Records readings from instruments and gauges; calculate distances, angles, elevations, grades, etc. using algebra, statistics, geometry and trigonometry.
• Maintains notes of measurements and monuments and computes to prepare final survey plat.
• Drives stakes or rods into ground with sledgehammer to facilitate surveying.
• Sets final lines and monuments in field.
• Ensures equipment is clean and operating properly.
• Drives truck transporting crew and equipment.
• Ensures work area is safe; meets with contractors to show them where field survey points are.
• Researches the area being surveyed from survey records, plans, recorded deeds, and maps.
• Prepares and reviews survey plans; prepares reports based on field survey data and existing records.
• Answers questions from property owners or officials about work being performed.
• Assists surveyors and attorneys in locating old surveys and records.
• Performs as party chief in absence of supervisor.
• Supervises assigned crew and directs the various surveying functions.
• Plans and schedules survey activities to achieve effective utilization of available manpower.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Planning and Design, Engineering, Survey, and Maintenance Departments, and external partners, including the County Auditor’s office, local jurisdictions, consultants, engineers, and property owners.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of design drawings, layouts, contract plans, and related specifications.
• Helping prepare related project documentation, such as, right-of-way plans, and legal descriptions.
• Assisting in the review of plans and specifications to verify compliance with agreements, project requirements, state, and local construction specifications.
• Participating in project teams and/or groups and preparing related project documentation.
• Checks, verifies, and researches legal descriptions, survey records and other official documents covered under the Transfer and Conveyance Standards.
• Advises attorneys, surveyors, government agencies, public, etc. of errors and the best way to correct these documents to meet the Transfer and Conveyance Standards.
• Updates, revises, and corrects errors on Auditor’s Digital Tax Maps using GIS; performs data entry, filing, and scanning of surveying documents.
• Accepts and accounts for cash received from fees and services.
• Produces copies of surveys, tax maps, and plats using computer software, scanner, and plotter.
• Using GIS, produces various types of maps when called on to do so.
• Participates in project teams and/or groups and prepares related project documentation.
• Attends all meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Engineering Technician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so.