Survey Technician

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Survey Technician in Hollidaysburg, PA, to collect field data and support the planning and construction of transportation projects. The role offers outdoor work, training with modern tools, and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Typical schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential telework options. Starting salary is $46,827 with advancement based on performance and civil service rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Engineering Technician or 3 years in a survey corps with duties operating surveying instruments.
• May include an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or related engineering technology.
• Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license and PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field measurements to support engineering and design needs.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments and tools.
• Upload and organize survey data using computer programs.
• Mark locations and assist with right-of-way and bridge point staking.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team members to support survey activities.

Skills

Engineering Technician

Survey instruments

Data handling

Education

Associate's degree in surveying

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location: Blair County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-51418-12220

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 900

Opening Date: 08/12/2026

Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 12220

Position Number: 00186169

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B1

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau / Division Code: 00080900

Bureau / Division: PennDOT Engineering District 9-0

Worksite Address: 1620 North Juniata Street

City: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16648

Contact Name: Brenda Findley

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-51418-12220. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 10, 2026 TO JUNE 23, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Join the Department of Transportation as a Survey Technician and help gather the field data that shapes tomorrow's roads and bridges! This role gives you the chance to learn modern tools and work closely with experienced professionals in the field. Every day brings new challenges that allow you to build skills and contribute to major projects. Join us and take pride in the important work while working outdoors!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports field survey work that helps guide the planning, design, and construction of transportation projects. As a Survey Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Measurements: Collect precise data to support engineering and design needs
• Survey Equipment: Operate and maintain surveying instruments and tools
• Data Handling: Upload and organize survey information using computer programs
• Site Support: Mark locations and assist with right-of-way and bridge point staking
• Team Coordination: Work with supervisors and team members to support survey activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.