Survey Technician 2

Lincoln County Realty; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County 401(k) contribution

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance $40,000

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Lincoln County is seeking a Survey Technician 2 or a Cadastral Surveyor to perform land surveying tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include field and office surveys, control networks, and reviewing surveys and plats in accordance with Oregon statutes. The role requires experience, knowledge of CAD drafting, and familiarity with geodetic methods.

Competitive benefits are offered. Applications are reviewed through the Lincoln County Office, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Four to five years of survey experience.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles.
• Ability to review surveys and plats.

Responsibilities

• Complete field and office survey work including control surveys.
• Perform cadastral surveys and corner restoration.
• Compute geodetic data.
• Operate survey equipment and CAD drafting.
• Maintain notes and project documentation.
• Research property records from multiple agencies.

Skills

Cadastral surveying

Geodetic surveying

CAD drafting

Survey instruments

Field surveying

Research skills

Legal descriptions

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Total Station

GNSS Receiver

CAD software

Job description

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Surveyor's Office is currently looking to hire a Survey Technician 2 OR a Cadastral Surveyor. Please see Cadastral Surveyor Job Post for more information about the Cadastral Surveyor position. All applications will be reviewed.

The Lincoln County Surveyor's Office is currently looking for a Survey Technician 2 to join their team. The person in this role will perform land surveying assignments using knowledge of Cadastral and Geodetic surveying under direction of a licensee in the office. They will also work establishing and reviewing Government Corners, maintaining County Geodetic Control Network, and researching records and documents. This position is also responsible for reviewing surveys, partition plats, and subdivisions under ORS 209.250 and 92.

$28.31 - $36.93 per hour*

• Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Complete field and office survey work including control surveys; cadastral surveys; corner restoration, and geodetic computations

• Conduct research and calculations.
• Conduct field observations and field and office calculations necessary to generate geodetic control and azimuth marks.
• Conduct office and field research and apply judgment necessary to locate, evaluate and monument original Public Land Survey System corners.

Review surveys, partition plats, and subdivisions under ORS 209.250 and 92.

Utilize Global Navigation Satellite System In The Design And Implementation Geodetic Control Networks, Including Establishing Control Monuments, Organization Of Field Equipment, And Operating Satellite Surveying Equipment

• Operate a variety of survey equipment, i.e. Total station, GNSS Receiver, etc. to traverse section lines, run levels, reference and monument corners, and perform control traverse.
• Operate survey related software for calculations and generation of survey plats (CAD).
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation on all projects and activities.

Research property records, deeds, maps, surveys, field notes and information kept in Surveyor’s Office, Clerk's Office, Assessor's Office, Road Department, timber companies and other governmental agencies such as BLM, BPA, Oregon State Forestry, for pertinent information relevant to on-going survey projects.

Respond to questions from the public regarding professional and technical survey topics:

• Provide interpretation of land records, surveys, laws, and regulations.
• May deal with irate and distraught individuals at times.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

Four-Five years survey work.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of course work, experience, and training to be knowledgeable about land surveying.

LICENSE

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Proficiency in Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Pursuing a path towards licensure as a professional land surveyor in Oregon. Undergraduate surveying (or similar) degree. LSI registration with OSBEELS. FAA part 107

Knowledge Of/Ability To

• Oregon State Plane Coordinate System.
• Public Land Survey System.
• Cadastral and geodetic surveying principles.
• Statutory and common law applicable to surveying.
• Cursive writing (1800s style to present).
• Use field and office surveying instruments and CAD drafting.
• Conduct research and understand legal descriptions.
• Operate hand and power tools; excavate soil, pavement, and concrete; 4x4 driving; and move equipment over rough terrain.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Surveyor's Office | Lincoln County, OR

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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.