Land Surveying Technician (4748-50)

• Conducts surveys using various survey instruments (e.g. total stations Robotic Total Stations data collectors prism poles GPS Equipment Drone leveling rods etc.)
• Records readings from instruments and gauges; calculate distances angles elevations grades etc. using algebra statistics geometry and trigonometry.
• Maintains notes of measurements and monuments and computes to prepare final survey plat.
• Drives stakes or rods into ground with sledgehammer to facilitate surveying.
• Sets final lines and monuments in field.
• Ensures equipment is clean and operating properly.
• Drives truck transporting crew and equipment.
• Ensures work area is safe; meets with contractors to show them where field survey points are.
• Researches the area being surveyed from survey records plans recorded deeds and maps.
• Prepares and reviews survey plans; prepares reports based on field survey data and existing records.
• Answers questions from property owners or officials about work being performed.
• Assists surveyors and attorneys in locating old surveys and records.
• Performs as party chief in absence of supervisor.
• Supervises assigned crew and directs the various surveying functions.
• Plans and schedules survey activities to achieve effective utilization of available manpower.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Planning and Design Engineering Survey and Maintenance Departments and external partners including the County Auditors office local jurisdictions consultants engineers and property owners.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of design drawings layouts contract plans and related specifications.
• Helping prepare related project documentation such as right-of-way plans and legal descriptions.
• Assisting in the review of plans and specifications to verify compliance with agreements project requirements state and local construction specifications.
• Participating in project teams and/or groups and preparing related project documentation.
• Checks verifies and researches legal descriptions survey records and other official documents covered under the Transfer and Conveyance Standards.
• Advises attorneys surveyors government agencies public etc. of errors and the best way to correct these documents to meet the Transfer and Conveyance Standards.
• Updates revises and corrects errors on Auditors Digital Tax Maps using GIS; performs data entry filing and scanning of surveying documents.
• Accepts and accounts for cash received from fees and services.
• Produces copies of surveys tax maps and plats using computer software scanner and plotter.
• Using GIS produces various types of maps when called on to do so.
• Participates in project teams and/or groups and prepares related project documentation.
• Attends all meetings and serves on committees as directed; attends training and seminars as directed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Due to the nature of the job when scheduled for on-call assignment the Engineering Technician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so.

Required Experience:

IC