Survey Associate - Surveying and Mapping - Public Works (5314 TPV) (158268)
Survey Associate - Surveying and Mapping - Public Works (5314 TPV) (158268)
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Job Description
Under general direction the Survey Associate is responsible for supervising the work of a survey party. Essential functions include: following established surveying methods and procedures; planning organizing assigning directing and reviewing the work of staff; planning and organizing survey work; training the survey party staff; interacting and discussing with department staff contractors and others on survey needs and projects; reading and interpreting maps drawings and prior survey notes; preparing and maintaining survey field notes; performing mathematical computations; tracking supply and equipment needs; and using personal computers and survey related applications. Performs other related duties as required.
Important and Essential Duties:
As a Survey Associate your duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise the work of survey staff by planning organizing assigning directing and reviewing the work including completing performance evaluations and administering disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Plan organize and determine logistics for conducting each survey. Set and adhere to project deadlines and ensure that surveys provide necessary information and documentation.
- Training staff to use surveying equipment and follow procedures to establish lines and grades for construction projects perform topographical and other surveys stadia work cross-sectioning and contour line-setting and establish and maintain precise monument and control lines official elevations survey lines and boundary lines.
- Remain up to date on current surveying techniques and equipment improvements.
- Discuss survey needs and projects with departmental staff contractors and others to plan survey work.
- Determine the extent of ground control necessary to provide all essential field data.
- Act as technical advisor in pouching or assembling the maps and charts field notes tract maps deed descriptions quadrant sheets and historical data necessary to conduct the surveys.
- Read and interpret maps drawings and prior survey notes such as subdivision right-of-way parcel contour hydrographic (Port) lease maps and construction drawings to plan survey work.
- Prepare and maintain survey field notes.
- Performing mathematical computations to determine distances elevations angles areas traverses and then interpret findings.
- Tracking supply and equipment needs for survey staff.
- Using related applications to check survey information and maps; may include the use of AutoCAD and/or Tripod Data System (TDS).
- Drive a departmental vehicle to work sites to perform survey work.
Working Conditions:
The nature of the work will require some physical effort and manual dexterity occasionally lifting and carrying equipment and working in adverse weather or working conditions such as working in streets or roads in heavy traffic in cold and rain.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Education and Training:
1. Six (6) years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) which must include two (2) years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5312 Survey Assistant II ; OR
2. Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics or related field AND two (2) years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5312 Survey Assistant II; OR
3. Possession of an Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Geomatics or a related field AND four (4) years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) which must include two (2) years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5312 Survey Assistant II; OR
4. Possession of a valid Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) license issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors AND four (4) years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) which must include two (2) years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5312 Survey Assistant II.
Note:
1. Related educational fields include Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Math and/or Civil Engineering.
Special condition:
Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.
*Applicants must possess a valid California Class C drivers license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.
Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.
- Experience in reviewing maps for a public organization (Parcel Maps Corner Records tract Maps Records of Surveys etc.).
- Professional experience resolving complex boundaries and preparing legal descriptions.
- Experience performing post-processing: using 3D Laser Scanning GPS Data and Conventional Survey Control Data.
- Proven professional experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D in survey work.
Additional Information :
Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:
The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process.
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicants experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.
What else should I know
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Analyst Reshma Shelke at
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
