Survey Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation's oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The Surveying and Mapping Division provides project and geodetic surveying services for County departments. Project surveying includes boundary surveys, topographical surveys, right-of-way surveys, as-built surveys, construction stake-out, and sketches and descriptions of County owned property. We also support Public Works utilizing some of the latest GIS based applications for data collection and database updates. Our team is professional, safety focused and committed to accuracy and strong teamwork.

The ideal Instrument Technician candidate must possess St. Johns County's core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operates an electronic total station, electronic data collector, iron locator, level, and GPS equipment.
• Performs basic surveying calculations to determine points of elevation, locations of boundaries, and other reference points.
• Performs the duties of the Survey Party Chief in his or her absence.
• Determines horizontal and vertical angles.
• Cleans and cares for instruments and tools.
• Secures instruments and vehicles.
• Maintains full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in land surveying, field surveying, or related technical work involving the operation of surveying instruments and equipment; or completion of a minimum one-year relevant apprenticeship or internship.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles -used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of field survey instrument operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Environmental Demands

• Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.
• Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.

Salary Range: $42,868.80 -$57,262.40

Compensation Grade: BCC PG12

Department: Land Management

Location: 500 San Sebastian View St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.