Survey Instrument Operator

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a skilled technical Survey Instrument Operator to join a field survey team working on various infrastructure projects throughout Arlington County. This employee will be supervised by the Survey Party Chief and work on varied surveys including: location, right of way, property, construction stake out, and topographic mapping.
Specific duties include:

• Reading/reviewing plans and drawings, preparing field notes and sketches, assisting with training survey staff;
• Operating surveying instruments such as Topcon and Sokkia Electronic Total Stations, Carlson Data Collectors, Lidar Scanners, and engineering levels;
• Running traverse lines, level circuits and triangulations from known points;
• Downloading electronic data from Data Collector to central computer; and
• Cleaning, checking and adjusting SURVEY INSTRUMENTs to assure accuracy of measurements.

Work involves the following:

• Working outside for long periods of time under adverse weather conditions;
• Lifting heavy manhole covers, driving stakes, using sledge hammers, and related tools; and
• Driving throughout the County to perform survey work.

The ideal candidate will have excellent arithmetic skills to apply algebraic, trigonometric, or geometric techniques in practical situations. Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED;
• Valid Driver's License; and
• Two years of experience in field surveying as an engineering aide, SURVEY INSTRUMENT OPERATOR, or related field.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Technical courses in surveying or civil engineering;
• Experience reading/interpreting engineering plans or drawings;
• Experience using electronic total station instruments, engineering levels, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS equipment), and/or CADD field surveying systems; and/or
• Experience performing construction stake out, topographic mapping, boundary surveys and/or Lidar scanning.

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Personal Protective Equipment: Due to the work environment and as a condition of employment, Arlington County employees may be required to wear various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties, which will be provided by Arlington County.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Work Location: Employee will be based at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard. Survey work is completed at sites throughout Arlington County.
As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note:This recruitment is open continuous, but applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be considered and interviewed consistently throughout the recruitment until the job is filled or we receive enough applicants.
#LI-OnsiteEmployment Type: Full-Time Permanent