SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN - CITY OF LONG BEACH
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:29 am
Job Title SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Closing Date/Time Fri. 07/26/19 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary $2,446.72 - $3,325.60 Biweekly
Job Type Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Location City of Long Beach, California
Departments: Port of Long Beach and Public Works Department
Accepting online applications only at www.longbeach.gov/civilservice. Apply online beginning on July 5, 2019 through 4:30 p.m., July 26, 2019
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, operates, adjusts and maintains survey instruments including total stations, levels, theodolites, electronic hydrographic and distance measuring equipment, GPS/RTK receivers, High Definition Laser Scanner, and other precision equipment used in conducting large varieties of survey work; performs varied field and office survey calculations including traverse, triangulation and level adjustments using a computer or programmable calculator; computes areas, volumes and grades; prepares grade sheets; reduces survey notes; plots profiles; provides project research; prepares maps, drawings and plats; may be assigned to furnish field technical experience to assist office engineering personnel; assists in operation of boat and special equipment on hydrographic surveys; operates a City vehicle*; collects, downloads, processes, adjusts, plots and creates necessary digital and hard-copy records of data; uploads, checks and lays out data in the field; creates spreadsheets and reports, and accesses databases; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:
Candidates must meet either Option A, B, or C below:
A. One year (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying AND either 15 units of land surveying courses from an accredited college or 30 units of pre-engineering, Geography, or related courses from an accredited college (proof required) **.
B. One year (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying AND a valid State of California Land Surveyor-in-Training or Engineer-in-Training Certification (proof required) **.
C. Three years (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying.
Additional Requirements to File:
Working knowledge of the care and use of modern electronic surveying instruments;
Ability to perform physical labor involved in surveying;
Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts and possible shift work;
Proficiency with personal computers, including knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office or other related software.
*A valid motor operator's license is required for the position. A current DMV driving record may be required by hiring department at the time of the selection.
**Required documents, such as college transcripts, or DD-214 Member 4 Form for Veteran's Credit must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with computer applications, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation InRoads, MicroSurvey Star*Net, Trimble Business Center, or other related software is desirable for some positions.
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.......................................Qualifying
Occupational Written Test.............................Qualifying
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained on the written examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
This is a continuous eligible list and it will expire in six months but may be extended.
The Written exam is tentatively scheduled for week of August 12, 2019. If you have not received notification by August 2, 2019, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. JA2AN-19 SV/SST 7/3/19
Closing Date/Time Fri. 07/26/19 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary $2,446.72 - $3,325.60 Biweekly
Job Type Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Location City of Long Beach, California
Departments: Port of Long Beach and Public Works Department
Accepting online applications only at www.longbeach.gov/civilservice. Apply online beginning on July 5, 2019 through 4:30 p.m., July 26, 2019
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, operates, adjusts and maintains survey instruments including total stations, levels, theodolites, electronic hydrographic and distance measuring equipment, GPS/RTK receivers, High Definition Laser Scanner, and other precision equipment used in conducting large varieties of survey work; performs varied field and office survey calculations including traverse, triangulation and level adjustments using a computer or programmable calculator; computes areas, volumes and grades; prepares grade sheets; reduces survey notes; plots profiles; provides project research; prepares maps, drawings and plats; may be assigned to furnish field technical experience to assist office engineering personnel; assists in operation of boat and special equipment on hydrographic surveys; operates a City vehicle*; collects, downloads, processes, adjusts, plots and creates necessary digital and hard-copy records of data; uploads, checks and lays out data in the field; creates spreadsheets and reports, and accesses databases; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:
Candidates must meet either Option A, B, or C below:
A. One year (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying AND either 15 units of land surveying courses from an accredited college or 30 units of pre-engineering, Geography, or related courses from an accredited college (proof required) **.
B. One year (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying AND a valid State of California Land Surveyor-in-Training or Engineer-in-Training Certification (proof required) **.
C. Three years (paid, full time equivalent) experience on a survey party engaged in land surveying.
Additional Requirements to File:
Working knowledge of the care and use of modern electronic surveying instruments;
Ability to perform physical labor involved in surveying;
Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts and possible shift work;
Proficiency with personal computers, including knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office or other related software.
*A valid motor operator's license is required for the position. A current DMV driving record may be required by hiring department at the time of the selection.
**Required documents, such as college transcripts, or DD-214 Member 4 Form for Veteran's Credit must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with computer applications, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation InRoads, MicroSurvey Star*Net, Trimble Business Center, or other related software is desirable for some positions.
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.......................................Qualifying
Occupational Written Test.............................Qualifying
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained on the written examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
This is a continuous eligible list and it will expire in six months but may be extended.
The Written exam is tentatively scheduled for week of August 12, 2019. If you have not received notification by August 2, 2019, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. JA2AN-19 SV/SST 7/3/19