City of Gainesville

Operates a data collector in conjunction with total station while performing as-built, topographic, boundary traverse, cross section, and construction lay-out surveys.. Acts as survey party chief for designated periods of time.. Supervises Survey Technician I.. Performs varied sub-professional engineering tasks in office related to land surveying.. Knowledge of techniques and practices of land surveying.

survey technician

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a diﬀerence in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: GG_Public Works: Stormwater Management Engineering Services Salary Range Minimum: $15.06 Salary Range Maximum: $22.16 Closing Date: Until Filled Job Details: THIS IS This is skilled technical work operating surveying instruments and related processing devices required for field survey operations. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of administrative duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on surveying. Job Description: NATURE OF WORK This is skilled technical work operating surveying instruments and related processing devices required for field survey operations. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of administrative duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on surveying. EXAMPLES OF WORK** Essential Job Functions Sets up and operates a total station, theodolite, or transit to establish horizontal control. Locates existing lines. Creates construction and survey baselines. Determines the relationship of various surface features to each other by means of horizontal and vertical measurements. Sets up and operates levels to establish elevations for vertical control, construction layout, and to complete bench loops to establish and verify bench mark elevations. Operates a data collector in conjunction with total station while performing as-built, topographic, boundary traverse, cross section, and construction lay-out surveys. Acts as survey party chief for designated periods of time. Supervises Survey Technician I. Attends work on continuous and regular basis. Non-essential Job Functions Assists rest of survey party in clearing survey lines, setting points, and searching for monuments. Performs varied sub-professional engineering tasks in office related to land surveying. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and two years experience in land survey work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Valid Florida Driver’s License required. NOTES Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. SELECTION FACTORS Knowledge of techniques and practices of land surveying. Knowledge of mathematics through the level of trigonometry and a working knowledge of data processing hardware and software. Ability to perform as survey instrument person operating and maintaining varied equipment. Ability to keep records of measurements and readings taken and reduce survey notes. Ability to interpret specifications, maps, technical drawings, and manuals in performing survey operations and adapting to new equipment and techniques. Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources / Date <ul><li> This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. </li></ul>REVISION DATE: 12/1/94 Note: May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list. Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oﬀers a competitive beneﬁts package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional beneﬁts such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also oﬀer great things like on-site ﬁtness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staﬀ and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees. Equal Opportunity The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292. Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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