What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Survey (PSO) A - 518535 position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
External - Posting Description
Technician, Survey (PSO) A - 518535
Organization: Transmission
Department: Field Survey Transmission
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 06/02/2026
Posting Close: 06/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Ideal candidate will have experience with boundary involving TVA reservation boundary and terrestrial scanning. Experience working at Gas, Fossil or Nuclear plant sites for construction layout and plant support.
Job Summary
Serves as a survey crew member performing a wide variety of surveys including, but not limited to: transmission line and highway route, boundary, route, geodetic control, GPS, construction, hydrographic, topographic, volumetric, flood study, photo control and deformation.
Assigned Tasks May Include
Supervisor (party chief or engineer) sets objective and schedules, and reviews completed work for overall conformance to policy. During the course of coordinating the overall efforts of the entire party, the supervisor frequently observes the work in progress.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
Must be able to operate typical TVA surveying equipment.
Must be able to perform in surveyed related mathematics (geometry, trigonometry).
Must have knowledge of personal computer and be able to use surveying related software.
Must be able to effectively work as a team member and effectively communicate with associates.
Must be able to use brush and tree cutting tools safely.
Understands TVA surveying data collection terminology and input requirements.
Properly marks survey stakes.
Holds prism pole accurately.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A.S. degree in Surveying or Civil Technology or equivalent education, training, & experience. Field experience demonstrating competencies in a variety of survey assignments and demonstrated ability to adequately perform survey assignments, is preferred. Incumbent must be medically qualified and capable of performing work in the field survey conditions while following PSO Safety Manual standards at all times. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate TVA survey vehicles.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
Technician, Survey (PSO) A - 518535
Organization: Transmission
Department: Field Survey Transmission
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN
Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 06/02/2026
Posting Close: 06/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Ideal candidate will have experience with boundary involving TVA reservation boundary and terrestrial scanning. Experience working at Gas, Fossil or Nuclear plant sites for construction layout and plant support.
Job Summary
Serves as a survey crew member performing a wide variety of surveys including, but not limited to: transmission line and highway route, boundary, route, geodetic control, GPS, construction, hydrographic, topographic, volumetric, flood study, photo control and deformation.
Assigned Tasks May Include
- Works ahead of survey party to maintain alignment for brush cutting, selects suitable transit station ahead and sets accurate transit points.
- Prepares field notes and sketches, performs simple surveying measurements and records data on electronic data collector under the direction of higher level employees. Typical notes and calculations involve locations relative to surveys. Is responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the information obtained.
- Records survey data, including topographic data, centerline profile and property line ties using electronic survey data collectors and is responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the information obtained.
- Holds prism accurately on stations while instruments read data.
- May substitute for higher level employee in the operation, care and adjustment of the transit, total station and other surveying instruments.
- Clears brush and small trees ahead of survey crew.
- Required to travel inside and outside the Tennessee Valley, and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisor (party chief or engineer) sets objective and schedules, and reviews completed work for overall conformance to policy. During the course of coordinating the overall efforts of the entire party, the supervisor frequently observes the work in progress.
Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)
Must be able to operate typical TVA surveying equipment.
Must be able to perform in surveyed related mathematics (geometry, trigonometry).
Must have knowledge of personal computer and be able to use surveying related software.
Must be able to effectively work as a team member and effectively communicate with associates.
Must be able to use brush and tree cutting tools safely.
Understands TVA surveying data collection terminology and input requirements.
Properly marks survey stakes.
Holds prism pole accurately.
Minimum Qualifications (Consistent With Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A.S. degree in Surveying or Civil Technology or equivalent education, training, & experience. Field experience demonstrating competencies in a variety of survey assignments and demonstrated ability to adequately perform survey assignments, is preferred. Incumbent must be medically qualified and capable of performing work in the field survey conditions while following PSO Safety Manual standards at all times. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate TVA survey vehicles.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to [email protected]