20932 - Survey Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Land Surveying Technician to perform basic surveying tasks for transportation projects. You will assist with location, right of way, utilities and construction surveys using field equipment in accordance with project schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and teamwork; duties include courthouse research on plats and supporting quality control in both field and office settings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Project Activities: Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control reviews, both in the field and office, to ensure land surveying products are accurate.
• Survey Activities: Conduct basic field land surveying activities from scoping to post-construction; follow VDOT policies and regulations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Physically able

Land surveying basics

Field data collection

Survey instruments knowledge

Education

Training/education in Land Surveying or related field

Land Surveyor in Training certification desired

Tools

Data collectors

GPS

Robotic total station

Levels

Electronic data collection equipment

Job description

To perform basic land surveyings activities for transportation projects in support of VDOT maintenance and construction programs.

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.

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

About Us

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.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

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