SURVEY PARTY CHIEF I - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:57 am
Job Title: SURVEY PARTY CHIEF I
SALARY: $5,770.45 - $7,168.36 Monthly
$69,245.40 - $86,020.32 Annually
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATE: 09/22/2015 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER: C3893L
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: A Survey Party Chief I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: directs the field survey crew in performing surveys; plans and outlines procedures used to accomplish tasks; makes survey calculations; maintains records of field survey data by drawing in note form or computer entry; utilizes record maps, plans, notes, practices, and land laws; analyzes the field data for completeness and accuracy; prepares routine reports of time sheets and productivity records; meets with the public, contractors, or Department personnel to discuss or plan project; instructs and trains members of assigned survey party in the performance of their duties; resolves personnel difficulties within the party which interfere with its efficient operation; supervises the fieldwork of survey party personnel; operates survey equipment and drives survey vehicles; operates computer with surveying and office programs; drives a survey truck to various remote facilities throughout the County; and willingly accepts work assignments at other field yards and in the main office headquarters to fulfill Department needs.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Five years of experience as a Survey Technician I in the service of County of Los Angeles*, three years of which must have been in the performance of assignments operating a variety of survey equipment and assisting in the planning of survey assignments -OR- Two years of paid field survey experience in the operation of all precision instruments used by a survey crew including GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, total stations, electronic data collectors, transits, theodolites, and electronic distance measuring instruments at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Survey Technician II.**
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
LICENSE INFORMATION: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Survey Technician I, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED.
**Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Survey Technician II is defined as operates all precision instruments used by a survey crew.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Possession of a Land Surveyor-In-Training certificate.
•Strong knowledge of survey software programs such as Carlson, Star-Net, and Trimble Business Center.
•Strong computer skills.
EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: A written test covering survey problems weighted 50%. Only those candidates receiving a 70% or higher on the written test portion of this examination will be eligible for the Interview. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An Interview weighted 50%. The interview will assess education, experience, personal fitness, and general knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division.
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
THE EXAM MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW:
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents.
FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
Phone No.: (626) 458-2141
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Jennifer King
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: jliu@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
SALARY: $5,770.45 - $7,168.36 Monthly
$69,245.40 - $86,020.32 Annually
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATE: 09/22/2015 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER: C3893L
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: A Survey Party Chief I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: directs the field survey crew in performing surveys; plans and outlines procedures used to accomplish tasks; makes survey calculations; maintains records of field survey data by drawing in note form or computer entry; utilizes record maps, plans, notes, practices, and land laws; analyzes the field data for completeness and accuracy; prepares routine reports of time sheets and productivity records; meets with the public, contractors, or Department personnel to discuss or plan project; instructs and trains members of assigned survey party in the performance of their duties; resolves personnel difficulties within the party which interfere with its efficient operation; supervises the fieldwork of survey party personnel; operates survey equipment and drives survey vehicles; operates computer with surveying and office programs; drives a survey truck to various remote facilities throughout the County; and willingly accepts work assignments at other field yards and in the main office headquarters to fulfill Department needs.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Five years of experience as a Survey Technician I in the service of County of Los Angeles*, three years of which must have been in the performance of assignments operating a variety of survey equipment and assisting in the planning of survey assignments -OR- Two years of paid field survey experience in the operation of all precision instruments used by a survey crew including GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, total stations, electronic data collectors, transits, theodolites, and electronic distance measuring instruments at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Survey Technician II.**
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
LICENSE INFORMATION: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*To qualify, applicants must have County status as a Survey Technician I, as evidenced by holding or having held such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED.
**Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Survey Technician II is defined as operates all precision instruments used by a survey crew.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Possession of a Land Surveyor-In-Training certificate.
•Strong knowledge of survey software programs such as Carlson, Star-Net, and Trimble Business Center.
•Strong computer skills.
EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: A written test covering survey problems weighted 50%. Only those candidates receiving a 70% or higher on the written test portion of this examination will be eligible for the Interview. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An Interview weighted 50%. The interview will assess education, experience, personal fitness, and general knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division.
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
THE EXAM MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW:
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents.
FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
Phone No.: (626) 458-2141
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Jennifer King
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: jliu@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922