Survey Technician

Full Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys a blend of outdoor and office environments? Do you have a passion for CADD, coordinate systems, and the use of advanced measuring techniques with cutting-edge technology? If so, the role of Survey Technician with the Department of Transportation's Engineering District 2-0 could be the perfect fit for you. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fieldwork, research, and drafting, all of which are essential skills that can pave the way for your professional licensing. Do not miss out on this chance to advance your career—apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will expertly operate, adjust, calibrate, and maintain a variety of surveying instruments and equipment essential for conducting necessary surveying tasks. The equipment you will handle includes electronic data collectors, total station instruments, GNSS receivers, and both auto and digital levels, along with software applications designed for data collection and analysis. Additionally, you will utilize programs such as NGS online OPUS and PennDOT-approved processing applications, including CAD, sUAS Digital Photogrammetry, and terrestrial scanning point cloud rendering.

You will employ the aforementioned tools and software to establish horizontal and vertical control networks, executing various surveys as requested by the PennDOT Design, Construction, and Maintenance Divisions. This work is crucial for delivering products that meet specific survey requests. Furthermore, you will operate computers using CAD and other software applications to generate deliverables, including survey data point files, CAD drawing files, surface model files, and alignment files.

Your responsibilities will also involve reading, interpreting, and verifying the accuracy of roadway, bridge, and right-of-way plans, as well as property boundary maps and deeds, along with any additional documentation that supports the project. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that all surveying activities are conducted with precision and reliability, ultimately contributing to the successful completion of projects.

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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
  
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• One year 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.

Conditions 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

Additional 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.