Assistant Land Surveyor

Salary: $7,128.29 - $8,664.50 Monthly
Location : Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 23628912
Department: Engineering - Capital Projects
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
Description and Essential Functions
To perform routine and/or less complex land survey work; to assist higher level Land Surveyors with more complex land survey work; to perform associated survey office work; assist in the management of the workload, coordination, administration of city staff/consultants performing survey work for the City; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level class in the Land Surveyor series. Positions in this class typically have limited work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Assistant Land Surveyor is distinguished from the Associate Land Surveyor level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Associate level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives immediate supervision from the Senior Land Surveyor, Senior Civil Engineer, or other qualified personnel as appropriate. May receive technical or functional guidance from an Associate Land Surveyor. May exercise technical or functional guidance over Survey Technicians and/or interns.
Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: perform routine and/or less complex survey work and assist with more complex land surveys including boundary surveys, horizontal and vertical control surveys, photogrammetric surveys and construction staking; operate and maintain a variety of surveying equipment, instruments, and software, including robotic total stations, global positioning systems (GPS), data collection devices, and point processing software; assist in the post-processing of data collected for boundary, topographic, and constructions surveys; assist in the review, preparation and/or determination of parcel and subdivision maps, lot line adjustment plats, corner records, record of survey maps, traverse reports, and right-of-way; interpret and establish compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Surveyor's Act; assure the uniform application of the City's Subdivision Manual; assist survey crew and provide information in compliance with department rules, regulations, and guidelines; perform, as directed, various field land surveying activities that includes, but is not limited to, monument reconnaissance, monument preservation, monument resets, construction staking, topographic surveying, and other related tasks; draft and/or map various land surveying related documents and/or exhibits using Autodesk Civil 3D software as directed; solve the more routine and less complex surveying problems using COGO Applications, Civil 3D and/or handheld software; assist and support higher level staff to organize, prioritize and prepare variety of complex surveying documents; perform the more routine/less complex surveying math and calculations; assist in the preparation of maps and plans from survey data; assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and technical correspondence; read, interpret, understand and follow legal descriptions; assist in the preparation of corrections for submitted maps, plans and legal descriptions; provide survey information to the public regarding projects and programs on an as needed basis; perform research for land surveying deliverables; determine completeness and accuracy of data sources to ensure quality of information in automated systems; attend departmental or technical meetings to keep informed of new survey technological trends and innovations; maintain survey related records, notes, maps, City Survey website, and other pertinent documents; organize work, set priorities, and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned survey work; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer services; comply with and support new office procedures; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful manner; perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Four years of land surveying experience that includes office and field experience and training equivalent to an Associate's degree in Land Surveying or a related field. Possession of the Land- Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Certificate. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of the Land-Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Certificate. Land Surveyor license is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of land surveying theory and applications; departmental surveying policies, practices and techniques; regulations and requirements governing land surveying; principles of land surveys; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, policies, codes, and regulations related to area of assignment; current technology and trends in the profession; computer and software applications related to assignment, including AutoCAD; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: assist in the analysis of surveying problems, assist with the research and compilation of technical surveying information; assist with recommendations and the preparation of reports; interpret and apply applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations governing surveying practices; prioritize, monitor and coordinate the surveying work activities of the survey crew and follow up as required; research, organize, and maintain accurate survey office maps and files; plan, review and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; operate land surveying instruments and equipment; operate standard computer and office equipment related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; communicate effectively with developers, departments, outside engineers, Land Surveyors and the public, outside agencies; operate City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
When performing field survey work, walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch or stoop, and balance on uneven terrain. When performing work indoors, sit at a desk for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; use telephone, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; may lift light weight up to 20 pounds. See in the normal vision range with or without correction to read typical maps, documents and computer screens; hear in the normal range with or without correction. When performing field survey work, work is performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions; exposure to traffic, noise, physical barriers, and around heavy equipment or around potentially hazardous substances. When performing work indoors, work area is in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices and meetings. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 23628912
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application by 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail. If e-mail address is unavailable, notifications will be sent via standard U.S. mail.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. Note that the examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review.
The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

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Education
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• Some college
• Completion of high school education or GED

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Which of the following best describes your field of study?

• Civil engineering
• Engineering (other)
• Land surveying
• Other field
• Not applicable

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If you responded "Other Field" in Question 3, please indicate your field of study below.
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Experience
Which of the following best describes your experience in land surveying, right-of-way engineering or engineering surveying?

• Six or more years of experience
• At least four but less than six years of experience
• At least two but less than four years of experience
• Less than two years of experience
• No experience

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Please list ALL employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you had experience in land survey work in the office or in the field.
Your response must include all items listed and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.
a. Name of employer;
b. Your job title;
c. Length of experience (years/months);
d. Type of employment (indicate if full-time, part-time, volunteer, internship);
e. Brief description of duties to support this experience.
NOTE: Responses that are incomplete, do not address all of the items above, "See Resume" response, or responses in a narrative format will result in your application being rejected for lack of information. If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below.
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Please describe your experience in the review of subdivision maps, preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way acquisitions and easements, corner records and monument preservation.
Your response must include all items listed and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.
a. Name of employer;
b. Your job title;
c. Length of experience (years/months);
d. Type of employment (indicate if full-time, part-time, volunteer, internship);
e. Brief description of duties to support this experience.
NOTE: Responses that are incomplete, do not address all of the items above, "See Resume" response, or responses in a narrative format will result in your application being rejected for lack of information. If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below.
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Check the boxes in which you have experience:

• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Civil 3D
• COGO Applications
• Robotic total stations
• Unmanned Aerial Systems or drones
• None of the above

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Licenses
Which of the following licenses/certifications do you possess? Check all that apply.

• Licensed Surveyor-in-Training
• California Land Surveyor license
• Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• None of the above

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Please tell us where you first heard of this job opportunity?

• American Public Works Association
• California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA)
• National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)
• City of Chula Vista website
• Other

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:
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• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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