Environmental Survey Technician: Field Data & GIS

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Survey Technician to support mining-related projects across the state. You will gather field data, operate geospatial equipment, and maintain accurate records to aid land reclamation and environmental remediation efforts.

Work involves field operations with potential telework up to 3 days weekly. Salary starts at $46,827 with full-time hours; ability to work from the Ebensburg area is expected, and a PA driver's

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician or equivalent Federal/ Commonwealth title.
• Three years of experience in a survey corps operating standard and electronic surveying instruments.
• One year of experience plus an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and geospatial equipment to collect accurate field data.
• Use survey software to calculate coordinates, elevations, angles, distances and control information.
• Record review and verify field notes to support survey accuracy and project needs.
• Gather property ownership deeds and project information from county records and other sources.
• Maintain, store and protect survey equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Update operating documentation and maintain data quality standards.

Skills

Survey operations

Field data collection

Geospatial software

Instrument operation

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Geospatial software

Survey instruments

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Survey Technician to support mining-related projects across the state. You will gather field data, operate geospatial equipment, and maintain accurate records to aid land reclamation and environmental remediation efforts.

Work involves field operations with potential telework up to 3 days weekly. Salary starts at $46,827 with full-time hours; ability to work from the Ebensburg area is expected, and a PA driver's