Field Surveyor (Survey Technician 3) Public Works

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Survey Technician 3 assists the County Surveyor with the development and administration of the land survey programs and services. The incumbent leads survey and records management activities; performs advanced-level boundary cadastral and construction surveying; conducts research calculations evaluation and documentation necessary to the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corner restoration process; and serves as the Deputy County Surveyor on technical matters in the absence of the County Surveyor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of the County Surveyor or designee who assigns responsibilities in broad terms of practice precedents policies and goals. The supervisor assesses performance by observing and evaluating program objectives and outcomes and ensuring compliance with policy and practice.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however this classification includes a full spectrum of lead worker duties as assigned by the supervisor and defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules with no additional compensation.

• Lead Worker oversight for survey crews doing Government Corner Restoration Surveys Topographic Surveys Road Right-of-Way or Road Centerline Surveys Construction Surveys Boundary Surveys Photogrammetric Control and Measurements of quantities using Total Station Equipment Global Positioning equipment and other survey equipment.

• Process field data collected by field crews pertaining to government corners.

• Analyze the processed data by comparing measurements with those found in survey records and utilizing these records as well as deed records and other records to determine the proper location of a government corner. Incorporate this data into a drawing as a preliminary map to be finalized by others.

• Present the findings and resulting work to the County Surveyor for his approval or revisions if necessary.

• Write a narrative to be added to the final map describing how the government corner was established or re-established noting what monuments deed records survey records or any other pertinent data was used for this determination.

• Perform a review of and stamp the final map for compliance with State law and County standards.

• Review and edit government corner reports if necessary.

• Lead Worker set priorities Survey Records Management Checking Surveys Checking Partitions and Checking Subdivisions.

• Provide professional link (to professional surveyors) in explaining deficiencies in the work submitted and reviewing the proposed corrections with them as needed.

• Work on road related projects as assigned.

• Duties include but not limited to: Research deed records survey records and other record information.

• Create legal descriptions for property to be acquired for right-of-way or sold as surplus.

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other agencies county surveyors offices private surveyors contractors consultants staff and the general public regarding land surveying issues.

• Perform complex survey calculations using personal computers and programmable calculators and coordinate geometry software.

• Occasionally visit field locations and construction sites to analyze and solve problems in any weather. Some sites may only be accessible by traversing rough and/or steep terrain. Must be able to carry up to 20 pounds of equipment.

• Help set standards and procedures for efficient use of Equipment Electronic Data Collection Survey Software AutoCAD File Transfers and Plotting.

• Analyze needs and selects office field and safety equipment for staff.

• Use personal and office computer systems and software (eg. word processing electronic mail spreadsheet survey software) to assist in operations as applicable.

• Provide backup assistance to the public staff private surveyors and other agencies in retrieval and reproduction of survey records.

• Responsible for assuring crew leaders are aware of the safety rules applicable to a specific work activity. Responsible for taking corrective action up to and including ordering a work stoppage when unsafe conditions or practices occur.

• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support incident liaison or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours weekend/holiday work and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelors degree in surveying civil engineering or related field; AND
2. Four years of experience in boundary engineering or cadastral surveying; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Professional Land Surveyor registered in any state (US) at time of hire and registered in the State of Oregon within six months. ORS209.115 Qualifications.An individual is not eligible to hold the office of county surveyor or deputy county surveyor unless the individual is a registered professional land surveyor. 1989 c.394 3
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check including finger printing; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time regular position which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.