Survey Technician

Land SurveyorThis is highly skilled technical work in land surveying utilizing state-of-the-art methods, procedures, and/or instruments. This position involves independent performance of complex technical assignments that require the application of technical methods and procedures and the proficient use of the technical specialization's tools, equipment, and instruments. Work may be performed as a group, independently, or involve overseeing lower-level technicians performing technical tasks. Job duties include adapting survey principles and implementing field strategies for project specific needs. Using highly specialized hardware and software to collect, calculate, and process data to ensure quality and thoroughness of data. Work is assigned with general instructions and specific objectives by a professional supervisor, who assists with major problems and reviews work for the results obtained.Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.Essential FunctionsServes as a party chief on all types of plan development and project construction surveys.Develops project specific approach based on field conditions, utilizing best practice methodology to ensure the most accurate data is being collected.Understands, and can establish, the proper survey procedures to produce highly accurate survey data that can be utilized for assembling and analyzing engineering data.Performs complex engineering and surveying computations associated with surveying.Performs construction, design, right-of-way, topographic, and "as-built" surveys.Prepares survey notes for the drafts person and records retention.Explains, instructs and mentors subordinate technicians in the principles and practices of surveying.Oversees and assigns work duties to lower-level technicians.Reads and interprets plans.Operates the various equipment and instruments involved in land surveying.Reviews the results of surveying assignments for accuracy and completeness.May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.Position is designated as Mission Critical.Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience)A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.Four years of surveying experience, including three years of experience using: electronic total stations, digital levels, traditional levels, GPS units, data collectors, data collection software and other surveying instruments.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must possess and maintain a valid phone number.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledgeConsiderable knowledge of mathematics and methods, techniques, and instruments used in location and construction surveys.Considerable knowledge of the capabilities, programming techniques, and applications of microcomputer and peripheral equipment, and the ability to develop or adapt computer programs to specific public works functions.Knowledge of using, and caring for, sophisticated survey instruments such as electronic total stations, global positioning system receivers, and other sensitive surveying equipment.Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in traffic control work.Knowledge of the roadway and utility systems within the City.SkillsHighly skilled at reading and interpreting detailed plans and specifications.Skilled at perceiving physical and spatial relationships.Skilled at establishing and maintaining working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.Skilled at effective verbal and written communicating methods.Skilled at plotting, documenting and describing field survey activities.AbilitiesAbility to acquire confined space certification.Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and continuous outdoor activity.Working Environment/Physical RequirementsThe job requires walking, standing, and driving, and exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally.The job requires operating City general-purpose vehicles (automobile or pickup truck). Some job duties may be performed in an office environment, while other duties require fieldwork at various outdoor job sites.When performing field work, the job risks routine exposure to significant environmental hazards, including extreme noise levels, dust and pollen, traffic and moving machinery, bright or dim lights, extreme cold or heat, wet or humid conditions, fumes, and/or noxious odors.The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a drug free workplace.