Surveying and Mapping Specialist

St Johns River Water Management District; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns River Water Management District in Palatka, Florida is seeking a technically skilled surveying and mapping professional to join the Bureau of District Projects and Construction. You will perform surveying tasks, create maps, process field data, and support water resources and flood protection initiatives.

The role emphasizes ESRI ArcGIS Pro, CAD drafting with Civil 3D, and data management, with a starting salary range based on experience and qualifications, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying or mapping or closely related field.
• Associate degree plus two years of experience with CAD drafting.
• Progressive experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Develop maps and data deliverables for surveying and mapping program.
• Review and process field survey data per standards and statutes.
• Process survey work orders, maintain database, and generate weekly reports.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

CAD drafting

DTMs

Data editing

Technical writing

Communication skills

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying or mapping

Associate degree + 2 years CAD exp

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Bureau of District Projects and Construction

Job Summary:

This is work performing technical surveying and mapping work.

Job duties include:

• Develop maps and data deliverables for the District's surveying and mapping program in support of the District's water supply, flood protection, and natural systems missions, in accordance with the Minimum Technical Standards for surveying and mapping as set forth in Chapter 5J-17 Florida Administrative Code, pursuant to section 472.027, Florida Statutes.
• Review and process field survey data, ensuring compliance with the Minimum Technical Standards for surveying and mapping as set forth in Chapter 5J-17 Florida Administrative Code, pursuant to section 472.027, Florida Statutes.
• Process survey work orders, maintain the survey work order database, and generate weekly work order reports for the supervisor. Research, compile, and organize survey data and work order information to be used by District and Contract Survey crews in conducting assignments.

Skilled In:

Work requires advanced levels of computer and office software skills, organizational skills, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and communication skills including creating and editing digital terrain models (DTMs), digital data editing and processing, maintaining databases, technical writing, and technical drafting.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to surveying and mapping.

An associate’s degree from an accredited community or state college and two years’ experience using Autodesk Civil 3D or similar CAD drafting program.

Progressively responsible work using ESRI ArcGis Pro or a similar Geographical Information System program may substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

General office environment with extended periods at a computer keyboard and occasional field trips.

Licenses:

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Salary Range: $50,065.60 - $62,587.20

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace