Survey Crew Technician
Survey Crew Technician
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Are you a highly skilled Engineer Technician with an interest in Geodetic surveying Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role Join our team and make a significant impact on NC Emergency Management! This Engineer Technician II position is located in the Hazard Mitigation section of NC Emergency Management with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
This is a fulltime position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a parttime basis as part of the State Telework Program.
The Survey Crew Technician will perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research county and state boundary surveys research and analysis and processing of survey data. Work functions may include:
* the installing antenna mounts on designated structures along with the GPS receivers and accompanying hardware
* performs maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS)
* visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise and assist with system upgrades
* assisting crew members in digging holes carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site and/or hand mixing and pouring concrete setting disks to establish new monuments
The Survey Crew Technician will also be responsible for wearing and maintaining required personal protective wear maintaining and performing daily safety inspections of vehicles recording findings in vehicle logs and/or safety reports. The selected candidate will assist with the monument recovery process including but not limited to performing the following duties:
* drawing visibility diagrams
* taking photos of recovered monuments
* data entry into Windesc Program
* measuring new references for monument descriptions
* maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustmentsAbout NC Emergency Management:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolinas resiliency through active collaboration communication and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness response recovery and mitigation of all natural and manmade hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).
About the Hazard Mitigation:
The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete allinclusive application maximizes an applicants
potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
*Experience with geodetic and/or boundary surveys
* Experience using Global Navigation Satellite System to perform geodetic and/or boundary surveys
* Experience mixing and pouring concrete digging holes installing antenna mounts or performing other physical maintenance tasksMinimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.
Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Elizabeth Gray at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
