SURVEY TECHNICIAN I/II

Performs responsible and technical field and office land surveying work in support of County activities.

Survey Technician I: $37,835.25 – $58,572.80

Survey Technician II: $ 40,788.80 – $63,232.00

The successful candidate will start at the minimum of the salary range.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources. The Survey Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the probationary period (520 hours worked to 2,080 hours worked) and the training program, which is up to two (2) years, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Survey Technician II.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

Survey Technician II – In addition to the above: Minimum one (1) of full-time experience in land or construction surveying.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.
Working Conditions: Work with exposure to heavy traffic and hazardous terrain. Work out of doors in all weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Inventories and restocks the survey vehicle with materials daily; loads and unloads the vehicle with survey equipment each day.

Sets up traffic safety and control devices at the work site to ensure the safety of the crew; may act as a flagger to ensure traffic control and crew safety.

Sets grade stakes, monuments and other markers, using hand and power tools. Assists in making field drawings and field measurements.

Enters field data into an automated system to compile and compute information.

Sets up, calibrates and operates survey instruments to make preliminary, control, monument, construction, topographic and related surveys.

Performs preliminary research of records of survey, parcel maps, plats, assessor’s maps, deeds, governmental records, title company reports, and archival records regarding lands to be surveyed.

Reads and interprets topographic and other land surveying maps to locate survey points. Maintains detailed field notes and records.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

Operates surveying equipment required for field surveys.

Performs semi-skilled work such as clearing brush. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to reach work sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to reach work sites; strength and stamina to walk and climb and conduct field surveys vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.