Storm Water Field Survey & GIS Technician

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a field survey technician to support the storm water program. Under supervision, you will assist with field surveying, water quality inspections, GPS mapping, project records and reporting for the storm water pollution control program.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD or GIS and has at least one year of related experience. A valid driver's license is required, and in-person work is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maps, deeds, plats and historical documents related to surveys.
• Knowledge of computer equipment, drafting, office software and surveying.
• Knowledge of elementary surveying principles, technical design standards, symbols, surveying equipment, large copiers and blueprint machines.
• Skill in using survey equipment.
• Skill in civil engineering drafting.
• Skill in reading, interpreting and understanding maps, engineering drawings, surveys and plats.
• Skill in reading and understanding Hamilton County Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• An Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS or directly related discipline with one year of direct work experience in construction, engineering, CAD, GIS and/or surveying; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts storm water project site inspections and complaint investigations; draws, edits and updates storm water system maps; assists with field surveys and storm water studies; assists with various technical calculations relating to storm water projects review; provides technical support and assistance to senior technicians, engineers and designers.
• Provides assistance to senior storm water and engineering staff in surveying, mapping and project review; may provide support for computer systems and equipment; maintains engineering supplies; maintains files; maintains field notes and photos; prepares compliance correspondence; copies, binds and unbinds engineering drawings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maps and plats

Survey equipment

CAD

GIS

Drafting

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD, GIS

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

GPS equipment

Job description

Hamilton County is seeking a field survey technician to support the storm water program. Under supervision, you will assist with field surveying, water quality inspections, GPS mapping, project records and reporting for the storm water pollution control program.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Surveying, CAD or GIS and has at least one year of related experience. A valid driver's license is required, and in-person work is expected.