Survey Technician Supervisor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Cambria County is seeking a Survey Technician Supervisor with the Department of Environmental Protection to support field operations and environmental design planning. The role involves gathering field data, creating sketches, and contributing to mining impact and land-resource projects.

The position offers full-time, civil service employment with telework potential up to 3 days per week, and a starting salary around $53,008 per year.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician or four years as a survey corps including duties operating surveying instruments, or two years plus an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Field Measurements: supervise and record exact measurements for surveying and design projects.
• Topography Sketches: prepare detailed topographic drawings of surveyed areas.
• Engineering Data: secure information required to support complete design plans and project development.
• Site Marking: oversee marking and staking of construction locations per project requirements.
• Data Reduction: reduce field notes and perform trigonometric and algebraic calculations.
• Project Support: review workload, assist consultant coordination, research land ownership, and participate in training and documentation tasks.

Skills

Survey experience

Electronic surveying instruments

Engineering design knowledge

Education

Associate's degree related field

Tools

Surveying instruments

Job description

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Cambria County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-56226-12221

Department of Environmental Protection

EP BAMR Cambria Dstr Off

08/17/2026

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

12221

00049513

AFSCME

B2

ST06

5401

Abandoned Mine Reclamation

286 Industrial Park Road

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

15931

Robert Konowitch

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Survey Technician Supervisor with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will support field operations that guide important environmental decisions. This position allows you to apply surveying knowledge while helping ensure safe and effective design planning. You will contribute to key efforts that address mining impacts and protect Pennsylvania's land and resources. This role offers a meaningful way to grow your skills and make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports surveying projects related to mining impacts, including mine fires, subsidence, and reclamation activities. The role focuses on gathering accurate field data, preparing sketches, and supporting engineering design work. As a Survey Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Measurements: Supervise and record exact measurements needed for surveying and design projects
• Topography Sketches: Prepare detailed drawings that show the topography of surveyed areas
• Engineering Data: Secure information required to support complete design plans and project development
• Site Marking: Oversee the marking and staking of construction locations based on project requirements
• Data Reduction: Reduce field notes and complete trigonometric and algebraic calculations
• Project Support: Review workload, assist consultant coordination, research land ownership, and participate in training and documentation tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Ebensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician; or
• Four years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• Two years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Condition of Employment

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.