Survey Technician II

Clatsop County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsop County in Oregon seeks a professional to perform surveying and fieldwork to support the County Surveyor's Office and Public Land Survey Corner restorations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering and at least three years in engineering or surveying, with Oregon driving privileges; preferred LSI registration, AutoCAD, and fieldwork experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Three years' work experience in engineering and/or surveying.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be acceptable.
• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• This position performs surveying and fieldwork to support the County Surveyor's Office duties and Public Land Survey Corner restorations.

Skills

Field surveying

Forestry experience

Public Land Survey Corner restoration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

LSI registration

Tools

AutoCAD

3-D software

Job description

OUR MISSION...

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through seven divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.

THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to perform surveying and fieldwork in support of the County Surveyors Office duties and Public Land Survey Corner restorations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering. And,


• Three (3) years' work experience in the field of engineering and/or surveying. Or,


• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.


• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LSI registration.


• Experience restoring Public Land Survey Corners.


• Experience in forestry related field.


• Experience with Auto CAD and 3-D software.


• Experience in land survey fieldwork.

This posting closes October 11, 2026.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.