Clark County Public Works Survey Technician

Clark County Public Works; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Public Works seeks a field-oriented Survey Technician to support construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, and data collection for county projects in Vancouver, WA. Responsibilities include data collection, processing with survey software, and preparing maps and records with Meticulous attention to accuracy.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with total stations, GPS, levels, and data collectors, plus strong plan interpretation and GIS familiarity to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Geomatics, Survey Technology or closely related field; two years experience in surveying or related role preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying/Geomatics may substitute for experience; transcripts may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Inspect complex road and public works surveying projects.
• Compute and track cuts, fills and quantities on construction projects.
• Complete daily inspection reports and respond to inquiries from owners and the public.
• Lead survey team in location surveys; coordinate work with developers and agencies.

Skills

Field surveying

Total stations

GPS

Levels

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

Survey adjustments

Survey maps

GIS basics

Plan interpretation

Communication

Education

Associate of Science in Geomatics or Survey Technology

Bachelor’s degree substitution allowed

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs primarily field surveying duties in support of Public Works and other County Departments. Assignments include construction staking, boundary surveys, control surveys, topographic surveys, differential leveling, records research, drafting of survey maps, and processing and filing of surveying records. Responsibilities include collecting field data and analyzing it AutoCAD, performing survey related calculations utilizing survey specific software, maintaining proper adjustment of equipment, interpreting construction plans and inputting digital construction staking data, supporting the County-wide monument preservation program, and composing field notes.

This position is represented by Local 17 Professional and Technical Employees Union.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An Associate of Science Degree in Geomatics, Survey Technology or a closely related field and two years of experience in a surveying position equivalent to Assistant Engineering Technician, Survey is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field may be substituted for experience. All combinations of education and/or experience will be reviewed. The successful applicant may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• Field experience conducting control, boundary, topographic mapping, and construction staking surveys particularly for public works projects.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS, digital and automatic levels, and data collectors.
• Proficiency with personal computers and software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and Trimble Business Center.
• Knowledge of survey measurement adjustment methods.
• Experience with AutoCAD and ability to create survey maps.
• Ability to create stakeout data from digital or hard copy road construction plans.
• Experience in organizing survey records for long‑term indexing.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of GIS and experience in its use for survey specific applications.
• Experience reviewing survey documents for compliance with state law and county code.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate and find solutions to various problems and issues.
• Customer service skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, other agency staff, and the public.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret plans and survey records.

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review date will be April 1st. This recruitment may close at any time after the first review date without additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Inspects construction work on complex projects for developing and improving roads, bridges drainage structures and traffic control devices.

Computes and tracks cuts, fills and quantities on construction projects

Completes daily inspection reports

Responds to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses and the general public regarding engineering projects

Acts as a liaison for residents affected by projects

Reviews project plans and archives data from projects

Performs tests on materials for quality, strength, compaction, and other related criteria

Collects and maintains base data for engineering studies

Performs research activities in County and State records

Assists engineers in field water quality/quantity monitoring

Leads survey team in location surveys

Collects water samples for delivery to labs for testing

Read and interpret plans and specifications to ensure that projects are built to contract standards

Coordinate work between developers and public agencies

Salary Grade

Local 17 Engineers.9

Salary Range

$30.44 - $41.09- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full‑time and part‑time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long‑term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work.Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/