Survey Technician ll

Socket.dev; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental

PERS

457(b) savings

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Clatsop County is seeking a Survey Technician II to perform surveying and fieldwork in support of the County Surveyors Office and to assist with Public Land Survey Corner restorations. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in land surveying or civil engineering and has related field experience.

Experience with Auto CAD and 3-D software is preferred. Valid driving privileges in Oregon are required as this role involves field operations in Clatsop County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering required.
• 3 years’ experience in engineering or surveying required.
• May consider equivalent education/experience/training providing required knowledge and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying and fieldwork in support of the County Surveyors Office duties and Public Land Survey Corner restorations.
• Support field operations and data collection for surveying projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Auto CAD

3-D software

Job description

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.

Survey Technician II

$6,616.79.03 TO $8,042.75 per month

our mission…

Neighbor to neighbor, servingClatsop Countywith 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

We offer comprehensive benefits include: medical & vision, dental, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457(b) savings, vacation, sick leave, holidays, employer paid life insurance, group additional life, and 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 Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.