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Survey Technician 2

Lincoln County

Job Location:

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 36

Posted: 22 August 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Surveyors Office is currently looking to hire a Survey Technician 2OR a Cadastral Surveyor.

Please see Cadastral Surveyor Job Post for more information about the Cadastral Surveyor position.
All applications will be reviewed.

The Lincoln County Surveyors Office is currently looking for a Survey Technician 2to join their team. The person in this role will perform land surveying assignments using knowledge of Cadastral and Geodetic surveying under direction of a licensee in the office. They will also work establishing and reviewing Government Corners maintaining County Geodetic Control Network and researching records and documents. This position is also responsible for reviewing surveys partition plats and subdivisions under ORS 209.250 and 92.

$28.31 - $36.93 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Complete field and office survey work including control surveys; cadastral surveys; corner restoration and geodetic computations:

Conduct research and calculations.
Conduct field observations and field and office calculations necessary to generate geodetic control and azimuth marks.
Conduct office and field research and apply judgment necessary to locate evaluate and monument original Public Land Survey System corners.

Review surveys partition plats and subdivisions under ORS 209.250 and 92.
Utilize Global Navigation Satellite System in the design and implementation Geodetic Control Networks including establishing control monuments organization of field equipment and operating satellite surveying equipment:

Operate a variety of survey equipment i.e. Total station GNSS Receiver etc. to traverse section lines run levels reference and monument corners and perform control traverse.
Operate survey related software for calculations and generation of survey plats (CAD).
Maintain accurate notes and documentation on all projects and activities.

Research property records deeds maps surveys field notes and information kept in Surveyors Office Clerks Office Assessors Office Road Department timber companies and other governmental agencies such as BLM BPA Oregon State Forestry for pertinent information relevant to on-going survey projects.
Respond to questions from the public regarding professional and technical survey topics:

Provide interpretation of land records surveys laws and regulations.
May deal with irate and distraught individuals at times.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION
High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE
Four-Five years survey work.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of course work experience and training to be knowledgeable about land surveying.

LICENSE
Oregon Drivers License required within 30 days of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Proficiency in Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Pursuing a path towards licensure as a professional land surveyor in Oregon. Undergraduate surveying (or similar) degree. LSI registration with OSBEELS. FAA part 107

Knowledge of/Ability to:

Oregon State Plane Coordinate System.
Public Land Survey System.
Cadastral and geodetic surveying principles.
Statutory and common law applicable to surveying.
Cursive writing (1800s style to present).
Use field and office surveying instruments and CAD drafting.
Conduct research and understand legal descriptions.
Operate hand and power tools; excavate soil pavement and concrete; 4x4 driving; and move equipment over rough terrain.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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