20932 - Survey Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfax (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a land surveying professional to perform project activities, QA/QC, and field surveys from scoping through post-construction. You will use GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors and levels to record field data and support right-of-way and utilities work.

The role requires solid knowledge of surveying principles, the ability to work in diverse conditions, and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Effective oral communication and ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in varied terrain and weather.
• Knowledge of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry for surveying calculations.
• Familiarity with data collectors, GPS, robotic total station and levels.
• Understanding of land surveying principles for location, right of way and construction.
• Awareness of surveying instruments and electronic data collection equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases.
• Conduct quality control reviews in field and office to ensure accuracy of surveying products.
• Carry out basic field surveying from scoping to post-construction; research plats.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Physical stamina

Math skills

Formation

Land surveying training

Land Surveyor in Training certification

Outils

Survey equipment

GPS

Robotic total station

Levels

Description du poste

How you will contribute:

• Project Activities: Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases. Perform survey functions in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control reviews, both in the field and office, to ensure land surveying products are accurate and depict the project controls and data to support the project.
• Survey Activities: Conduct basic field land surveying activities for transportation projects from scoping to post-construction. Follow VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations governing land surveying activities. Use a variety of land surveying equipment and tools to locate and record field data. Conduct courthouse research on plats.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations; using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of land surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor, work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of field land surveying equipment (data collectors, GPS, robotic total station, levels, etc.).
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices to include location, right of way and construction survey activities.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience or education in Land Surveying or related field desired.
• Experience conducting basic land surveying tasks.
• Land Surveyor in Training certification desired.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Pre-employment screenings

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.