Survey Specialist II – GIS, CAD & Mapping (Houston)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Houston Public Works, Real Estate, is seeking a Survey Specialist II to coordinate administrative and technical support for complex surveying projects. You will perform deed research, prepare sketches, interpret field notes, and produce CAD/GIS survey maps and topographic drawings under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

Responsibilities include reviewing work for compliance with specifications, responding to inquiries, and maintaining comprehensive

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• An Associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates administrative and technical support for surveying projects.
• Performs deed research and analyzes property information and boundary details.
• Prepares working sketches from deeds and historical records.
• Interprets field notes to ensure data matches project requirements.
• Operates CAD and GIS software to create survey maps and models.
• Prepares base topographic drawings and surface models for engineering use.
• Reviews survey work for compliance with project specs and regulatory requirements.
• Generates reports and maintains project records; performs QA on survey data.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS or closely related field

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

City of Houston, Houston Public Works, Real Estate, is seeking a Survey Specialist II to coordinate administrative and technical support for complex surveying projects. You will perform deed research, prepare sketches, interpret field notes, and produce CAD/GIS survey maps and topographic drawings under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

Responsibilities include reviewing work for compliance with specifications, responding to inquiries, and maintaining comprehensive