Surveyor 1
In this role, you will support the District Chief of Surveys by undertaking a range of responsibilities outlined below, while also overseeing all field survey teams. You will be tasked with reviewing and organizing work assignments for the survey crews, as well as receiving and processing survey requests from various district units that rely on survey support. This involves researching existing records and as-built plans to gather necessary survey information. You will determine the appropriate staffing levels needed to complete each survey and delegate tasks to a survey technician supervisor. Upon completion of the surveys, you will review the work to ensure the accuracy of the information collected.
Additionally, you will monitor and track the progress of survey requests, ensuring that all activities conducted by the survey crews adhere to established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, thereby safeguarding both the crew and the public. You will also be responsible for developing OpenRoads alignments for in-house projects and assisting project managers in creating property mosaics for these initiatives. Your role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of survey operations within the district.
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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
- This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Surveyor Technician Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Five years of responsible surveying work, including one year as a chief of party of a wide variety of surveying assignments; and graduation from high school. An Associate Degree in surveying or engineering technology may be substituted for one year of non-specialized experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of a registered surveyor's license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, or possession of a registered surveyor's license obtained in another public jurisdiction under requirements which are at least equal to those of Pennsylvania.
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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.