Survey Specialist I

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Survey Specialist I to provide administrative and technical support for surveying projects under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

Responsibilities include reviewing survey work, using surveying software and GIS tools, performing deed research, preparing reports, and collecting spatial data for project analysis. This position is part of Houston Public Works / Real Estate and operates in a on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of related experience in surveying, drafting, mapping, geography or GIS are required.
• An Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• LICENSE / CERTIFICATION: None.

Responsibilities

• Reviews survey work produced by various sources to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Uses surveying software and related hardware to verify the accuracy of land parcels and survey data.
• Performs basic deed research to gather historical land information and verify boundaries for survey projects.
• Prepares and updates various reports, records, and files to ensure all project information is current and documented.
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Reads and interprets survey maps, construction plans, and related technical documents.
• Performs basic quality control checks on survey data.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes, and codes spatial data into GIS format for project analysis and reporting.

Skills

Surveying

GIS

Drafting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree substitution for experience

Tools

Surveying software

GIS software

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Department: Houston Public Works / Real Estate

Reporting Location: Houston, TX, USA

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00AM – 5:00PM

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions: Provides general administrative and technical support for surveying projects and/or performs general surveying activities under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

The Survey Specialist I responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews survey work produced by various sources to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware to verify the accuracy of land parcels and survey data.
• Performs basic deed research to gather historical land information and verify boundaries for survey projects.
• Prepares and updates various reports, records, and files to ensure all project information is current and documented.
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Reads and interprets survey maps, construction plans, and related technical documents.
• Performs basic quality control checks on survey data.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes, and codes spatial data into GIS format for project analysis and reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of related experience in surveying, drafting, mapping, geography or GIS are required.
• Substitutions: An Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• LICENSE / CERTIFICATION: None.

PREFERENCES

• *Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 13

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.