REGION GEODETICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4 - 11032026-82314

Job Information Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 11/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,608.00 - $5,751.00 Salary (Annually) $55,296.00 - $69,012.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation Location of (1) position(s) to be filled: Department of Transportation, Davidson County This position is in Region 3 - Preconstruction - Geodetics Section The starting salary range for this position is $4,969 monthly/ $59,628 annually. Qualifications Education and Experience Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience and completion of the Engineering Technician Proficiency Program levels I through III. OR Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience including at least one (1) year of experience with leading crews or teams on assignments and/or training employees, including effective communication through active listening, and providing verbal and written instructions. Substitution of Education for Experience An associate degree in a related field of study may substitute for 2 years of experience in the related field as outlined in the position description. Relevant transportation operations experience should be full-time work in a combination of the following areas: Transportation-related construction and quality control inspections Materials and testing Surveying Transportation project operations and documentation Transportation Systems Management and Operation (i.e., Freeway, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), EMS, Freight, TIMs, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) systems, and Active Transportation and Demand Management) Necessary Special Qualifications Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee. Conditions of Employment Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment. Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate, including on-call rotation Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic Walking on uneven terrain Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn Overview The Region Geodetics Engineering Technician 4 plays a crucial role in executing geodetic surveying operations in the field by organizing, assisting with coordinating and guiding survey crews in the field. This position is an expert in field and office-based data collection, staking and other technical geodetics tasks. This position assists with identifying potential geodetic project challenges, minimizing variability in geodetic deliverables, and ensuring the sustainability of the Departments Work Program. The Region Geodetics Engineering Technician 4 assists the Region Geodetics Foreman to ensure Department policies, technical guidance, and geodetic policies and procedures are followed when conducting field work, data analysis, creating geodetic datasets and staked locations. This position must effectively articulate geodetic technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization. Responsibilities Assist with supporting Project Teams and the efficient delivery of TDOTs Work Program by collecting geodetic data and assisting with analysis and technical drawings. Assist with the development of workflows for all geodetics equipment and software and provide troubleshooting assistance with equipment and software being utilized in the Region. Monitor the effectiveness and calibration of equipment and software and provide feedback to the Region Geodetics Foreman. Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables to ensure geodetic products comply with TDOT Geodetics standards to obtain data and provide uniform outputs to eliminate rework. Independently produce data, reports, and technical drawings ensuring consistency, quality, and desired accuracy. Guide survey field crews in conducting land surveys, engineering surveys, and control surveys. Estimate time and equipment needed to accomplish survey projects and make decisions in the field needed to accomplish survey projects and keep on schedule. Assist in the production and creation of geodetic data in conformance with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual and utilize Open Roads Designer (ORD) and/or other relevant software when assigned for technical drawings for projects having a moderate degree of risk to the Department. Understand data collection and staking techniques that comply with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual. Assist in the collection of survey data from a point cloud, identifying the point and adding descriptions. Additionally, assist in the collection of survey data with LiDAR, and conventional survey in accordance with the TDOT Survey Standards Manual. Understand the application and use of appropriate software for geodetic-specific processing of complex data sets that produce the required deliverables. Assist with maintaining and monitoring training schedules and generating reports on training activity and progress. Deliver complete and accurate data required for legal descriptions for all proposed acquisition of property rights by the Region Design and ROW Sections. Utilize ORD to draft out legal descriptions and run a map check report when required. Remain current on geodetic best practices. Guide in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various types of geodetic data collection, staking and processing techniques. Provide input on relevant geodetics technology and techniques that contribute to delivering the Departments Work Program. Assist in ensuring the Geodetics deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success. Assist in analyzing and tracking all data sets to ensure conformance to maximum error limits. Monitor, maintain and track physical assets and inventory. Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders, property owners and the public when surveying by collecting geodetic data, staking, and sharing acquired knowledge with Project Teams, ensuring geodetic data is easily accessible and organized, exercising effective listening skills, and communicating effectively. Competencies (KSA's) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies Knowledgeable of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Knowledgeable in transportation operations safety procedures Knowledgeable in administering contracts Skilled in report and form writing Skilled in applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Skilled in the use of light and heavy equipment Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal and written instructions Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards Ability to lead teams - maintaining effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process for effectiveness, quality, and efficiency Ability to use objective thinking, focus on relevant details, and weigh the outcomes of different options to make decisions in resolving issues. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from a variety of formats including statutes, policies, procedures, specifications, and construction drawings Knowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing traffic control and work zone traffic safety plans Knowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing compliance of work site safety plans for field and laboratory facilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Tennessee Department of Transportation