Survey Technician - Certified

Salary : $40,955.20 - $52,208.00 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-019
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 01/13/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Survey Technician Level II certification or higher from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) required.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature of Work:
Sets up, adjusts and operates total stations, data collectors, digital and automatic levels, GNSS Survey equipment, and related instruments to locate and establish survey lines, points, angles, and to take cross sections and measure areas in the respect of land surveying. Provides survey and construction layout data, including calculated data and grades from survey equipment operated. Reads elevations and angles and gives readings to the Survey Party Chief. May keep field notes, make computations, and prepare sketches of work performed in the absence of survey party chief. Cleans and cares for instruments; maintains truck inventory and maintenance of equipment. Performs field survey checks and plat checks. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High school graduate with coursework in mathematics preferred; six months experience in a land survey party which must include experience or training in the setup, adjustment, operation and care of survey instruments; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be able to swim, lift heavy objects (50 lbs.), stand for extended periods of time, work in adverse surroundings and weather conditions. Survey Technician Level II certification or higher from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) required. Florida driver license required.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
TO QUALIFY FOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED, ATTACH DOCUMENTATION OF LEVEL II OR HIGHER CERTIFICATE TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

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A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?

• Less than high school
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Technical school completed
• Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
• Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
• Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
• Master degree
• Doctorate degree

03
How much full-time experience do you have working on a land surveying party including setup, adjustment, adjustment and care of survey instruments?
You must provide details in your online application or resume.

• None
• Some but less than six months
• Between six months and one year
• Between one and two years
• Between two and four years
• Between four and six years
• More than six years

04
Do you have a valid Survey Technician Level II or higher certification from NSPS?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you willing to work in adverse surroundings and weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs.) with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you able to swim 100 yards?

• Yes
• No

Required Question