Survey Technician (0182)

Southwest Florida Water Management District; Brooksville (FL); In loco; USD 34.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating)

Vacation and sick leave

Parental Leave

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Southwest Florida Water Management District in Brooksville, FL, is hiring Field Technicians to record topographic, geodetic, cadastral and hydrographic survey data. The role supports boundary retracement, elevation determinations, and construction layout while coordinating with the Land Survey staff.

Positions range from Technician1 to Technician4, with hourly/annual pay scales and a strong emphasis on safety, travel within the district, and scheduled shifts.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for Field Technician1.
• For Field Technician2: +1 year related work experience and valid driver’s license.
• For Field Technician3: +3 years related work experience and valid driver’s license.
• For Field Technician4: +4 years related work experience and valid driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Measure land survey data using electronic instruments and record notes in field book.
• Operate surveying equipment including total stations and GPS sensors; ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinate with District Land Survey staff and communicate project objectives.
• Attend department/project meetings and interact with landowners and the public as needed.
• Oversee field safety methods and supervise subordinates on Field Technician4 as required.

Conoscenze

Surveying knowledge

Field data collection

GPS/GNSS

Safety awareness

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Related work experience (Field Technician2-3)

Additional coursework (geometry, trigonometry)

Strumenti

Total stations

Levels

GPS sensors

Data collectors

Hydrographic equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA

Description

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water —with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Data Collection Bureau

Support the District’s Data Collection Bureau using your surveying expertise. The Field Technician will be responsible for r ecording measurements for topographic, geodetic, cadastral and hydrographic surveys, retracement of boundary lines, horizontal and vertical control, construction layout, determining elevations, and other similar surveying projects. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation:

Field Technician 1: $33,576.00 - $42,801.00
Field Technician 2: $38,082.00 - $48,546.00
Field Technician 3: $40,557.00 - $51,704.00
Field Technician 4: $46,035.00 - $58,656.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Field Technicianprofile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

Field Technician 1-3

• Measures land survey data using electronic and other survey instruments, including total stations, levels, geodetic positioning systems, etc.; Participates in traversing, differential leveling, boundary retracement, hydrographic, topographic collection, geodetic control surveys, etc.; Operates data collectors, records notes and sketches in a field book, and makes necessary calculations for checking raw data.
• Operates vehicles and boats, land surveying equipment and instruments, digital theodolites and levels, GPS sensors, and other tools and equipment as necessary. Inspects, cleans and maintains survey and safety equipment, tools and vehicles as required. Transports, sets up and retrieves survey equipment.
• Coordinate work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives. Attend department meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed.
• Uses electronic and other survey instruments, including total stations, levels, geodetic positioning systems, etc.; Participates in traversing, differential leveling, boundary retracement, hydrographic, topographic collection, geodetic control surveys, etc.; Operates data collectors, records sketches in a field book, and makes necessary calculations for checking raw data.Uploading and downloading pre and post field work data.
• Coordinate all work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives.
• Attend department and project kick-off meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed.

Field Technician 4

• Supervises a land survey crew involved in recording measurements for topographic, geodetic, cadastral and hydrographic surveys, recovery and retracement of boundary lines, horizontal and vertical control, construction layout, determining elevations, and other similar surveying projects.
• Records notations and sketches in a field book or data collector of measurements, makes required calculations, acquires photographic evidence using an electronic tablet, and submits all information obtained during the assigned survey projects for review and post processing.
• Supervises the operation of surveying instruments and equipment such as Global Positioning Satellite/GNSS receivers, cellular and radio modems, data collectors, total stations, automatic and digital levels, etc., to determine geospatial positions; performs the duties of other crew members as necessary.
• Promotes and oversees operational safety methods and procedures and ensures the correct and safe use of equipment and tools.
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate members of the crew; trains them; participates in the hiring of new crew employees.
• Coordinate all work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives.
• Attend department meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed

Working Conditions

Work is divided between office and field environments. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions, and may involve remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites.

Work may be conducted on or around open water, wetlands, or marshes. Must be able to frequently bend and squat, with occasional requirement to climb or swim. Must be able to operate a District vehicle with attached equipment for two hours or more at a time.

May work 10-hour shifts and be required to sit for up to 5 hours and/or stand for up to 3 hours. Must be able to frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift between 10 and 50 pounds. Must be able to carry up to carry up to 10 pounds frequently and carry between 10 and 50 pounds occasionally.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Survey Technician

Field Technician1

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Field Technician2

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year related work experience
• Valid driver’s license

Field Technician3

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) years' related work experience
• Valid driver’s license

Field Technician4

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and four (4) years' related work experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Credentials for Survey Technician

• Coursework in geometry, trigonometry or technical land surveying is preferred .
• National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician Program. Airboat Operator Certification, FDOT M.O.T. Certification

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:0 AM to 5:30 PM(10-hour days), out of the Brooksville, FL office.

Travel Required

Yes.Extensive travel, using a District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until October 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

WorkForOurWater

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone [phone] or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email [e-mail] .If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA .

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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