Field Survey Technician: GPS & Boundary Stakes

Fairfax County Government; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government is seeking a skilled land survey professional to support field design, geodetic, construction, property, and as-built surveys. The role reports to the Chief of Survey Parties and requires knowledge of surveying principles and civil engineering basics related to construction processes.

You will join the Land Survey Branch within the Utilities Design and Construction Division to support capital projects.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in survey field methods and measurement.
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions and maps.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to use surveying instruments.
• Mathematical and trigonometric skills for curves.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations.
• Data evaluation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Operates surveying instruments (GPS, RTK) to collect data for field surveys.
• Sets and re-establishes lines, boundaries and control points.
• Performs stakeout and easement surveys.
• Directs survey crew during absence of party chief.
• Maintains survey equipment and vehicle; ensures supplies are stocked.

Skills

Survey field work

Math and engineering formulas

Legal descriptions & maps

MS Office

AutoCAD & GIS

Survey equipment handling

Data evaluation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble total stations

Trimble GPS equipment

Survey data collectors

Scanners

Job description

Fairfax County Government is seeking a skilled land survey professional to support field design, geodetic, construction, property, and as-built surveys. The role reports to the Chief of Survey Parties and requires knowledge of surveying principles and civil engineering basics related to construction processes.

You will join the Land Survey Branch within the Utilities Design and Construction Division to support capital projects.