Survey Aide II

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Survey Aide II to support a survey crew in basic land surveying and GIS data collection. You will hold grade rods, assist with field notes, perform minor calculations, and operate electronic locating devices to mark utility lines.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus 1 year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and physical ability to perform manual tasks such as digging and carrying equipment.

Qualifications

• High school or GED plus one year of experience in surveying work, construction, or engineering drafting.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Special requirements include ability to perform manual tasks and wear PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist a survey crew in basic land surveying and GIS data collection.
• Hold grade rod or plumb bob to determine elevations and distances.
• Assist in maintaining field notes and perform minor calculations to ensure accuracy.
• Operate electronic locating devices to mark existing utility lines.

Skills

Engineering Surveys

Topography

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Department:PUBLIC UTILITIESCompensation Grade:G16Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Survey Aide II - Pay Range: $36,940.80 - $57,574.40 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Our Public Utilities Engineering Division is hiring a Survey Aide II .The Survey Aide will assist a survey crew involved in basic land surveying and GIS data collection by performing duties such as holding grade rod or plumb bob to determine elevations and distances, assisting in maintaining field notes and performing minor calculations to help ensure accuracy of work, and by operating electronic locating devices to mark existing utility lines.The individual must be able to physically perform manual tasks such as digging, cutting, brush, driving hubs or stakes, carrying equipment, and opening covers for underground utility structures.Additional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: No• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: High school or GED plus one (1) year of experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as surveying work, construction, engineering drafting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned.Skills:Engineering Surveys, TopographyWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000852.3.pdfOfficial Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.