SURVEY TECHNICIAN (HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING DIVISION)

Broward County, Florida; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County's Highway Construction & Engineering Division seeks a Survey Technician to support field crews and collect survey data. You will operate a Total Station, read field notes, and help set up traffic control and survey equipment at job sites.

Eligible applicants will have at least one year of technical surveying experience and a Florida Class E driver's license. Preference is given to associates degree holders and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires one (1) year technical work in surveying or closely related experience.
• A valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License for the duration of hire.
• Associates Degree or higher in engineering/technical related coursework preferred.
• National Society of Professional Surveyors CST Level 1 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run data collector and total station; record field notes and drive to job site.
• Set up signs and equipment; shoot control points and property corners as ordered.
• Assist in establishing baselines for the job and locating survey control points.

Skills

Tech Savvy

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Self-Development

Education

One year surveying experience

Tools

Total Station

Electronic data collector

GPS/GNSS

Carlson/Spectra

Job description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Survey Technician (Highway Construction & Engineering Division)

**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

The Survey Technician position performs a variety of land survey work related to the collection of survey data and the preparation of surveys including the following:

Operates a work vehicle to transport survey tools to and from the survey job site; assists in locating and reconnaissance of survey control points and property corners to establish a baseline for the survey; accurately sets up survey equipment and Maintenance of Traffic devices required for the survey; locates field conditions and improvements per survey work order; operates a Total Station and electronic data collector to digitally measure and record angles and distances, and calculate precise coordinates of surveyed points; reads survey level and accurately records readings in field book; conducts other related tasks as necessary to complete the survey.

General Description

Works as support personnel on a field crew. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires one (1) year technical work in surveying or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

A valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License for the duration of hire.

Preferences

• Associates Degree or higher in engineering/technical related course work
• Completion of engineering/technical related college level course work comprised of 9 or more credit hours
• National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician Level 1 or higher
• Florida Department of Education Apprenticeship, Survey Assistant, Instrument Person certification
• FAA Part 107 Certificate (Drone Pilot License)
• FDOT MOT certification
• First Aid/CPR certification/Defensive driving certification
• At least one (1) year of experience using electronic data collection equipment
• At least one (1) year of experience working with GPS/GNSS equipment
• At least one (1) year of experience working with Digital Levels/LIDAR/drones
• At least one (1) year of experience working with Carlson/Spectra data collection software
• At least one (1) year of experience surveying roadways/performing as-builts/construction layout

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Runs data collector and total station; records field notes in book and runs level; drives a truck to and from the job site; helps set up any signs and equipment needed for the job.

Helps and assists in anything that needs to be done at the job site; picks up all equipment at the end of the day; shoots all control points and property corners; sets up instruments to establish a baseline for the job; shoots everything that the worker order states; finds control points such as property corners.

Obtains information from party chief on what the office wants on each job; then executes each task.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Successfully leverages the latest technologies to increase performance. Quickly embraces and masters new technological advances adopted by the organization. May help others learn the terminology.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.