Field Survey Specialist – Public Works & Boundaries

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

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