Survey Technician I
Survey Technician I
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Position/Program Information
- COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPLICATION FILING DATESBeginning TuesdayApril 24 2018 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) until the needs of the serviceare met and is subject to closure without prior notice.ONLINE FILING ONLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL EMAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.EXAM NUMBER
C3889V
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityThis announcement is being reposted to add COVID19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section.
Essential Job Functions
- A Survey Technician I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: operates reflective prism pole leveling rod and selfreading rods for vertical control construction and topographic surveys; may be required to operate a boat in the process of conducting Hydrographic surveys; takes measurement readings while maintaining proper tape tension and plumbing with a plumb bob over survey points; provides mathematical checks of measured angles electronic slope measurement reduction or slope chain reduction to horizontal distances angle conversions to bearings and prorations correcting measured lines or angles; records and checks the accuracy of measured distances by keeping peg notes; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable instrument locationsand setting up survey instruments; prepares and sets survey markers and construction stakes indicating offset cut and fill data elevations stationing slope stake information and position location; sets and plumbs foresight and backsight targets for transit lines; performs field maintenance of survey tools and equipment; clears brush and other obstacles for line of sight for the survey; loads the appropriate equipment and supplies into survey vehicle to conduct the days survey work;drives a survey vehicle to various locations throughout the County; may operate levels electronic calculators electronic distance measuring devices electronic data collectors total stations GNSS equipment and other precision instruments as part of the field training or in the absence of the Survey Technician II; assists in the establishment and setting of survey monuments; stocks cleans and maintains vehicle; may provide direction or guidance to a survey crew in the absence of the Survey Technician II or Survey Party Chief I; may assist in the planning of survey assignments such as data collection for design surveys; performs plan interpretation and calculations for construction staking; performs centerline recovery analysis and perpetuation; and performs preparation of field notes for documentation of surveying activities.
Requirements
SELECTIONREQUIREMENTS
Option I: Satisfactory completion of four semestersof recognized surveyors apprenticeshipclasses at an accredited* collegeand six months of field survey experience including the performance of chaining running a rod and optical plumbingoperations.
Option II:Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units including at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units in surveying at an accredited* college or university.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform jobrelated essential functions.
License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR 4)OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO 2)YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class IV Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Applicants must submit a legible copy of their college or university transcript within fifteen 15 calendar days from filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application filing; however an officialtranscript will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without required transcript will be rejected as incomplete.
*Accredited colleges and universities include all fouryear colleges and universities and twoyear colleges (i.e. community junior colleges) that meet the accreditation guidelines mentioned on the bulletin.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100 covering education and experience personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERYTWELVE 12 MONTHS.
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Before a final appointment is made to this position candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions certain jobrelated misdemeanor convictions certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g. 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years failure to appear atfault accidents and driving under the influence) illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligibleregister for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughoutthe Department of Public Works Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools attended titles of courses completed dates completed and number of credits earned. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selectionprocess.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be DISQUALIFIED.
ONLINE FILING ONLY
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL FAXOR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green Applybutton at the top rightof this can also track the status of your application using this website.
We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on the last day of filing.
Note: If you are unable to attach required documents you must email them to within fifteen 15 calendar days from filing your application. Please include your name exam number and exam title on the email.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name:Monica Ortega
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone:
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
