Field Surveyor (Survey Technician 3) - Public Works

Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESThe Survey Technician 3 assists the County Surveyor with the development and administration of the land survey programs and services.

The incumbent leads survey and records management activities; performs advanced-level boundary, cadastral, and construction surveying; conducts research, calculations, evaluation, and documentation necessary to the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corner restoration process; and serves as the Deputy County Surveyor on technical matters in the absence of the County Surveyor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the general direction of the County Surveyor or designee who assigns responsibilities in broad terms of practice, precedents, policies, and goals.

The supervisor assesses performance by observing and evaluating program objectives and outcomes and ensuring compliance with policy and practice.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, this classification includes a full spectrum of lead worker duties as assigned by the supervisor and defined in the Marion County Personnel Rules with no additional compensation.

Requirements

• Lead Worker oversight for survey crews doing Government Corner Restoration Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Road Right-of-Way or Road Centerline Surveys, Construction Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Photogrammetric Control, and Measurements of quantities, using Total Station Equipment, Global Positioning equipment, and other survey equipment.

• Process field data collected by field crews pertaining to government corners.

Analyze the processed data by comparing measurements with those found in survey records, and utilizing these records, as well as deed records, and other records, to determine the proper location of a government corner.

Incorporate this data into a drawing as a preliminary map to be finalized by others.

• Present the findings and resulting work to the County Surveyor for his approval, or revisions, if necessary.

• Write a narrative, to be added to the final map, describing how the government corner was established, or re-established, noting what monuments, deed records, survey records, or any other pertinent data was used for this determination.

• Perform a review of and stamp the final map for compliance with State law and County standards.

• Review and edit government corner reports, if necessary.

• Lead Worker, set priorities, Survey Records Management, Checking Surveys, Checking Partitions, and Checking Subdivisions.

• Provide professional link (to professional surveyors) in explaining deficiencies in the work submitted and reviewing the proposed corrections with them as needed.

• Work on road related projects as assigned.

• Duties include but not limited to: Research deed records, survey records, and other record information.

• Create legal descriptions for property to be acquired for right-of-way or sold as surplus.

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other agencies, county surveyors' offices, private surveyors, contractors, consultants, staff, and the general public, regarding land surveying issues.

• Perform complex survey calculations, using personal computers and programmable calculators, and coordinate geometry software.

• Occasionally visit field locations and construction sites to analyze and solve problems, in any weather. Some sites may only be accessible by traversing rough and/or steep terrain. Must be able to carry up to 20 pounds of equipment.

• Help set standards and procedures for efficient use of Equipment, Electronic Data Collection, Survey Software, AutoCAD, File Transfers, and Plotting.

• Analyze needs and selects office, field, and safety equipment for staff.

• Use personal and office computer systems and software (eg., word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheet, survey software) to assist in operations, as applicable.

• Provide backup assistance to the public, staff, private surveyors, and other agencies in retrieval and reproduction of survey records.

• Responsible for assuring crew leaders are aware of the safety rules applicable to a specific work activity. Responsible for taking corrective action, up to and including ordering a work stoppage when unsafe conditions or practices occur.

May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations.

May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county.

Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering or related field; AND
2. Four years of experience in boundary, engineering or cadastral surveying; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional Land Surveyor registered in any state (US) at time of hire and registered in the State of Oregon within six months. ORS 209.115 Qualifications.

An individual is not eligible to hold the office of county surveyor or deputy county surveyor unless the individual is a registered professional land surveyor. [1989 c.394 §3]

Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.

Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.

The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time regular position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and instruments used in land surveying; federal and state statutes, rules and regulations governing land survey methods, standards and record keeping; drafting and mapping techniques; engineering mathematics, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry; recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding land surveying; office procedures, methods and computer equipment; research techniques; basic principles and techniques of supervision; general project management techniques.

Skill and ability to effectively lead subordinate staff; lead and implement surveying programs; ability to lead the activities of large, complex surveying projects; use manual and electronic survey equipment; use standard office equipment including computers; apply industry and office software effectively; perform mathematical computations through trigonometry; understand and interpret engineering constructions plans, specifications and other contract documents; perform technical research and solve surveying problems; lead a broad range of engineering and surveying projects; interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations; train, and evaluate survey personnel; assist in administering a budget; maintain accurate records; prepare survey documents, including drawings, maps plats, deeds and legal descriptions, conduct research pertaining to survey and related property records; locate, compile and organize complex and historical survey data; operate field and office survey instruments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse groups and backgrounds, including coworkers, department heads and elected officials, other agencies, community groups and the public; prepare and maintain accurate records; effective verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; stands; sits up to 1/2 hour, may be continual at times; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs one flight of stairs; operates a keyboard; lifts up to 50 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.; moves carts weighing 150 lbs.; carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. for up to 1 mile; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguish colors and shades; uses depth perception to assess vehicle speeds and visualize grades ; hears at a normal speech level; hears approaching vehicles; discern speech during construction activities; will work in areas of heat, cold, humidity, dust, smoke, vibration, noise, or that are uneven or wet; works in typical Willamette Valley weather; may have exposure to OSHA Blood/Body Fluid; work safely around moving traffic and construction vehicles; able to communicate via cell phone and electronic devices.