Survey Technician: Field Surveys & Remote-Eligible Data

U.S. Department of the Interior; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking a field-surveying professional for the Yuma Area Office to perform land, construction, and hydrographic surveys using GPS, total stations, and related tools.

Responsibilities include establishing survey controls, reviewing data for accuracy, and generating as-built records. The role requires coordinating with engineers and contractors, training team members, and maintaining detailed field notes, digital data, and safety practices in a desert

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national (per requirements).
• Ability to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated safe field practices and use of surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform land, construction, and hydrographic surveying with GPS and precision tools.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and reference points.
• Review survey data in construction documents and ensure accuracy.
• Conduct field surveys and prepare final as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors and train staff on survey methods.

Skills

GPS surveying

Total stations

Hydrographic surveying

Data collection

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking a field-surveying professional for the Yuma Area Office to perform land, construction, and hydrographic surveys using GPS, total stations, and related tools.

Responsibilities include establishing survey controls, reviewing data for accuracy, and generating as-built records. The role requires coordinating with engineers and contractors, training team members, and maintaining detailed field notes, digital data, and safety practices in a desert