Survey Technician III at Alameda County Public Works Agency

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Alameda County’s Public Works Agency is seeking to fill the position of Survey Technician III to perform routine and difficult land surveying duties in the field and office in both Survey Support and County Surveyor Sections of the Survey Division. The minimum qualifications for this position are:
Either I

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Survey Technician II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or
Education:

The equivalent of two years of college-level course work in math and science that included algebra and trigonometry,

And

Experience:

The equivalent of four years of full-time land surveying experience that included at least one year of preparing or reviewing record boundary documents such as records of survey, corner records, right-of-way maps or property descriptions.
License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas:
• Demonstrated Land Survey experience performing field surveys and technical office work. Knowledge of laws governing survey theory and practice regarding preliminary designs, construction, right-of- way engineering, land division, boundary location, control and geodetic surveying. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, such as the Subdivision Act, Land Surveyors Act and other ordinances, as they relate to the preparation and examination of record documents, including final maps, parcel maps and records of survey. A strong background, knowledge and experience reading, interpreting drawings, maps and documents related to Land Survey.
• Technically astute with the ability to utilize computers to accurately calculate and plot survey information.
• Critical thinker with the ability to identify and understand complex problems and concepts; apply logical thinking, make effective decisions based upon available information; design solutions and articulate effective action plans.
• Continuous learner striving to stay current with changing laws and regulations in the field of Land Survey.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain Survey information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to complete written Land Survey work products related to field studies.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the Survey team. Ability to provide training and instructions to lower level staff in the aspects of proper field and office work, computer software and proper safety methods pertaining to field survey studies.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously and provide status updates on projects upon request.
• Ability to adhere to performance standards related to Land Survey.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please visit http://www.acgov.org/hrs to view the complete recruitment bulletin and complete the application and supplemental questionnaire. For any questions, please contact Cheri Harraway, Departmental Personnel Officer at (510) 670-5463.