Job opening for Assistant Surveyor II/III with Santa Clara Valley Water District at San Jose

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Assistant Surveyor II/III
Assistant Surveyor II: $ $5,707.87 - $7,307.73 per month-based on a seven-step plan
$ 68,494.40-$ 87,692.80 annually-based on a seven-step salary plan

Assistant Surveyor III: $ 6,298.93 - $8,068.67 per month-based on a seven-step plan
$75,587.20 -$96,824.00 annually-based on a seven-step salary plan

Duties:

This position will perform a variety of field work to support survey data collection and analyses for various District projects including construction, photogrammetric, and right of way. They will operate a variety of survey equipment on a survey crew, record notes and make calculations in the office, utilize a variety of technical engineering computer software/hardware such as (CADD) Computer Aided Design and Drafting and (GIS) Geographic Information Systems, and to perform related work as assigned.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Utilize survey equipment to determine points, lines, angles, elevations, and distances for property, boundary, construction, hydrographic, photogrammetric, and topographic surveys, run lines and grades for assigned projects, and may make field adjustments within specified limits.
• Conduct field investigations to obtain and verify engineering data, make measurements and rough sketches, locate public utility lines, prepare limited design drafting, take field notes as assigned, and reduce field notes and calculations in the office.
• Perform a variety of support activities related to survey task completion as assigned, clear brush and debris and ensure a clear line of sight, ensure that survey crew has adequate stocks of supplies.
• Prepare and review technical maps, drawings and visual aids, graphic presentations, drafting materials, and other items as needed for various District projects using computers and manual methods, amend or revise drawings during design and construction phases, prepare as built drawings.
• Research, collect, compile and analyze evidence and documentation for boundary determination, obtain all relevant documentation concerning the location, dimensions, areas, monumentation, and other aspects from public records, title reports, survey notes and format data for presentation materials and graphic displays.
• Locate and set the alignment or elevation of monuments and points, assist in locating new or additional structures or equipment or in placing stakes or markers for District or contractor use, perform geodetic and cadastral surveying.
• Read, interpret and assist in preparing maps, drawings and diagrams as assigned.
Ideal candidate's background includes:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geographic Information System programs (GIS).
• Principles and practices of surveying as applied to property, topographic, and construction surveying.
• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Algebra, geometry and plane trigonometry as applied to surveying and other technical drafting tasks.
• Basic principles and practices of surveying.
• Use, adjustment, and maintenance of various surveying instruments.

Ability to:

• Use a computer aided drafting system.
• Work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Make survey calculations accurately.
• Perform various field surveying work activities.
• Use, adjust, and maintain various survey instruments.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, and diagrams.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience:

• For a level II, one year of practical field experience at the Assistant Surveyor I or Engineering Technician I level specifically in property, topographic and construction surveying
• For a level III, two years of practical field experience at the Assistant Surveyor I or Engineering Technician I level specifically in property, topographic and construction surveying
• Experience with computer aided drafting systems such as StarNet, Tremble Business Center, GIS.
• 2 or more years experience using, adjusting and maintaining surveying instruments.
• Experience accurately calculating property line locations, running mathematical closures, identifying discrepancies between adjacent ownerships and identifying errors in existing maps.

Experience:

Assistant Surveyor II: One year of practical field or office surveying and mapping related experience at the Assistant Surveyor I or Engineering Technician I level.
Assistant Surveyor III: Three years of responsible practical field or office surveying and mapping related experience.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in engineering, geography, algebra, geometry, trigonometry or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a Land Surveyor in Training certificate is desirable.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 by 5:00 pm.

For detailed information regarding requirements and qualifications for this opening and to apply online, please see the job posting by clicking on the following link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/scvwd