GIS/GPS/AutoCAD/Survey Tech

Hendricks County Government Job Description

Title:  GIS-GPS/AutoCAD Technician & Survey Tech

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department:  Surveyor                                             

Supervisor:  Chief Deputy Surveyor
          

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist & advance the Surveyor’s Office use of AutoCAD Design, GIS, GPS, &

Cornerstone equipment/software to improve such programs and better serve residents, other

offices, and other entities. Locate and maintain cornerstones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create drawings of Section Tie Cards, Legal Drain profiles and other essential cornerstone information through GIS and/or AutoCAD.
• Prepare appropriate field information on cornerstone research.
• Prepare field notes on section corner stones.
• Physically search and locate cornerstones in the field and survey location.
• Work with all users of the surveyor’s office GIS system.
• Work with the surveyor’s office GIS vendor to grant access to Surveyor’s Cornerstone website when requested by public.
• Work with GIS vendor to ensure that all data on Cornerstone website is up to date and accurate.
• Assist the public with Cornerstone and GIS inquiries.
• Work with GIS Administrator and Engineers on data and requests.
• Ensure Cornerstone records are available to the public and up to date.
• Create and maintain County Regulated Drain layers in GIS.
• Assist the surveyor technician in providing data to be installed on the GIS.
• Assist the drainage inspectors in providing data to be installed on the GIS.
• Manage the INHC CORS station to provide geospatial reference information for use of surveyor’s office and general public.
• Use GPS equipment to record locations of cornerstones, monuments, and other necessary location points.
• Work with INDOT, Towns, and County Highway Department on locations of cornerstones and monuments in events of road construction.
• Periodically assists Survey Technician in road construction including the use of large machinery, equipment, and traffic control.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the drainage inspectors on the history and research of regulated drain information.
• Locates and labels section corners on the GIS system.
• Locates and labels drains on the GIS system.
• Assist outside contract companies as directed by Surveyor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent, and 2 years’ experience in Land Surveying, Geography, or Engineering
• Ability to use AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D software
• Able to use ESRI ArcMap and other ArcGIS products.
• Basic knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques and equipment
• Experience in land surveying and drainage concepts
• Ability to interpret and plot all forms of legal descriptions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plot plans and maps
• Strong math skills (geometry and trigonometry)
• Working knowledge of drainage regulations
• Working knowledge of coordinate systems and map projections
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to design a storm drainage system in AutoCAD or ESRI ArcGIS
• Ability to understand drainage calculations and their application to the drainage design
• Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with other people
• Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments and municipalities, regulation agencies, utilities, consultants and public
• Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including calculator, computer, printer, copier, telephone, scanner, plotter, digital camera, and erosion control devices
• Ability to effectively use a variety of technical reference materials, and department software, such as ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD/ Civil and Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to plan and lay out assigned work projects, work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers and the public
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, and complete work effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons
• Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct
• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent works independently using regulations and ordinances as a guide to perform duties.  Some judgment is required when applying related codes, laws and ordinances to varied situations, but major deviations from normal procedures are directed to the Surveyor.  Errors in work are usually discovered by occasional checks, and errors can cause substantial inconvenience to contractors and the public.  

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Working relationships are with supervisor, associates in same department, other county departments, developers, engineers, contractors, governmental agencies and the general public for the purpose of communicating factual information and ensure compliance with codes.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some of the work is performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The job description for the position of GIS-GPS & AutoCAD Technician Deputy in the Surveyor’s Department describes the duties and responsibilities of this position.  I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment.  I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein and any subsequent revisions.

Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined?

Yes______     No_______

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