Survey Technician Supervisor

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), seeks a Survey Technician Supervisor to lead a field surveying team on major roadway and construction projects. You will supervise field operations and ensure data accuracy using traditional and electronic surveying tools.

The role is headquartered at a district office near the applicant’s location with telework possibilities part-time.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician or four years in a survey corps with standard and electronic surveying duties.
• Two years in a survey corps with standard and electronic surveying duties plus an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field measurements and electronic data downloads for survey activities.
• Guide staff in using manual and electronic surveying instruments.
• Prepare daily and weekly work plans to support field operations.
• Examine field records for accuracy and proper formatting for design systems.
• Ensure work zones follow safety rules and protect employees and equipment.
• Provide training, coaching, and evaluation of survey team members.

Skills

Surveying

Leadership

Team supervision

Data collection

Education

Associate's degree in surveying

Tools

Electronic surveying instruments

Manual surveying instruments

Job description

Would you enjoy a career focused on navigating a team that helps shape accurate roadway and construction projects? The Survey Technician Supervisor position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a hands‑on leadership opportunity that supports accurate surveying for major projects. This role gives you the chance to guide a survey team using both traditional and electronic tools. You will help ensure that important measurements and field data are collected correctly. If you are eager to enhance your technical and supervisory skills while supporting transportation improvements, we want to meet you!

This position supervises survey team operations, ensures accurate data collection, and oversees field procedures related to transportation projects. As a Survey Technician Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Survey Supervision: Oversee field measurements and electronic data downloads for survey activities
• Equipment Operation: Guide staff in using both manual and electronic surveying instruments and related tools
• Work Planning: Prepare daily and weekly work plans to support efficient field operations
• Record Review: Examine field records for accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting for design systems
• Safety Monitoring: Ensure work zones follow safety rules and protect employees, equipment, and the public
• Staff Development: Provide training, coaching, and evaluation of survey team members

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.
• This position will be headquartered at the district office closest to the applicant’s location, based on available space.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 location. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 Guidelines.
• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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.