Survey Party Chief II (Survey Specialist II) - Survey Tarrant County

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to enhancing transportation in Texas as a Survey Party Chief II. This role offers a blend of field and office work, where you'll lead projects from start to finish while utilizing your technical expertise in surveying. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the Texas Department of Transportation provides comprehensive training and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a robust benefits package, including paid medical insurance and retirement plans, as you contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities across the state. If you're passionate about surveying and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Employee Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in surveying or related fields required.
• Certification as Surveyor in Training may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with crew and collect field data.
• Oversight of field projects and ensure data quality.
• Research Right of Way maps and establish survey control.

Skills

Surveying

Mathematics

GIS

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided Drafting and Design Systems

GPS

GNSS Surveying Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Survey Party Chief II (Survey Specialist II) - Survey Tarrant County (2403821)

Position Information

Are you detail oriented and tech savvy? Do you like both field and office work? Love working on a project from start to finish? Are you a leader with excellent communication skills? Willing to learn more about survey? If this sounds like you, come learn and grow with TxDOT!

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Survey Party Chief II based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.

Physical Work Location: 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Salary Grade: Survey Party Chief II / B19: $4,020.33 - $6,335.66

Minimum Salary: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary: 76,028.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Provides technical expertise and advice on complex surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and/or private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

A Day in the life of a Survey Party Chief II may include:

• Coordinate for projects with the crew coordinator
• Collection of field data
• QA/QC data
• Create final projects
• Oversight of field projects and field employees
• Coordinate for utility locations, establish and verify survey control
• Research Right of Way maps, construction plans and records research
• Additional job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas plus one (1) year surveying experience may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
• Higher mathematics
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Interpreting applicable information
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. [May Call Status]

Job Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Jan 23, 2025, 6:05:41 PM

Unposting Date: Feb 7, 2025, 5:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist II

State Job Code/s: 2128

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on the link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.