County Boundary Surveyor Assistant

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

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About NCEM:
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 man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

About the Hazard Mitigation Section:
The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the State of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation plans at the state and local level managing and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring managing and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing the National Flood insurance program (NFIP) for the State.


About the Position:
The County Boundary Surveyor Assistant will perform at a professional level supporting higher level professionals for geomatics projects by serving as a member of a geodetic survey team. The candidate selected will be performing the following tasks: All aspects of geodetic surveying water boundary surveys public trust lands research county and state boundary surveys research evaluation and analyzing/processing survey data floodplain mapping vertical and horizontal control surveys (high water marks gauge surveys elevation certificates).The candidate will be required to utilize conventional survey methods and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers recording signals from navigational satellites.

This position will perform a wide variety of complex assignments in analyzing computing editing processing of county/state boundary and geodetic survey field data. If selected the candidate will be reviewing completed field data performed by other members of the survey team to insure completeness and accuracy. For the position the candidate will be involved in a wide range of independent decision making and use of judgment in the field and geodetic survey activities. The selected candidate will also receive project assignments from higher level professionals.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing field operations in a safe manner and utilize traffic control when working on or near a roadway keeping up to date on current equipment standards specifications and safety. If selected the candidate will be expected to use knowledge of specific laws (89C 47-30 153A-18) rules and regulations and National Geodetic Survey processes and procedures within the field. The position will also require the use of software packages needed to complete and submit projects to the National Geodetic Survey and preparation of plats (NC General Statute 47-30) for recordation in a Register of Deeds office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:

43738.00 - 76542.00

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State 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.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant

qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for 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 substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts practices and theories used in the geomatics specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.
• Ability to understand and apply the geomatic concepts practices and theories involved in the completion of different types of surveys and geomatic projects.
• Ability to prepare/review small or less complex geomatic maps/plats and/or data for completeness compatibility compliance with geomatic principles standards laws and project needs; ability to make recommendations to higher level surveyors or managers on project concerns/issues.
• Ability to ensure sufficient coverage/resources for proposed program/project under the guidance of a higher-level surveyor or manager.
• Ability to write clear concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic geomatic concepts and facts
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

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

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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 DD-214 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 was 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. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Ashley Simone Minnick

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