Survey Technician ll

Clatsop-County; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical & vision

dental

PERS retirement

457(b) savings

vacation

sick leave

holidays

life insurance

additional life

AD&D

Job summary

Clatsop County seeks a Survey Technician II to perform surveying and fieldwork supporting the County Surveyors Office and restorations of Public Land Survey Corners. The role requires a related degree and several years of field experience, with driving privileges mandatory for in-state work.

Experience with AutoCAD and 3-D software is preferred, along with familiarity in a forestry-related field. This is a full-time county position with competitive benefits and a drug/background screen per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering required
• Three (3) years’ work experience in engineering/surveying required
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training acceptable
• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in Oregon

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying and fieldwork in support of the County Surveyors Office duties
• Assist with Public Land Survey Corner restorations

Skills

Surveying fieldwork

AutoCAD

3D software

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D software

Job description

Survey Technician II

$6,616.79.03 TO $8,042.75 per month

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.

Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

This posting closes October 11, 2026.

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

our benefits

• medical & vision


• dental


• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)


• 457(b) savings


• vacation


• sick leave


• holidays


• employer paid life insurance


• group additional life


• AD&D

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 Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.