Survey Technician Supervisor

As a Survey Technician Supervisor with the Department of Environmental Protection you will support field operations that guide important environmental decisions. This position allows you to apply surveying knowledge while helping ensure safe and effective design planning. You will contribute to key efforts that address mining impacts and protect Pennsylvanias land and resources. This role offers a meaningful way to grow your skills and make a difference.

This position supports surveying projects related to mining impacts including mine fires subsidence and reclamation activities. The role focuses on gathering accurate field data preparing sketches and supporting engineering design work. As a Survey Technician you will perform the following duties:

• Field Measurements: Supervise and record exact measurements needed for surveying and design projects
• Topography Sketches: Prepare detailed drawings that show the topography of surveyed areas
• Engineering Data: Secure information required to support complete design plans and project development
• Site Marking: Oversee the marking and staking of construction locations based on project requirements
• Data Reduction: Reduce field notes and complete trigonometric and algebraic calculations
• Project Support: Review workload assist consultant coordination research land ownership and participate in training and documentation tasks

Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per order to telework you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Ebensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53008 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician; or
• Four years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments;or
• Two years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments and an associates degree in surveying drafting design civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requirespossession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license.
  

Other Requirements:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the linkand click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicants own experience qualifications and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information or to assist during interviews is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.