Survey Technician

Salary

$38,792.00 - $49,441.60 Annually

Location

Orlando, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-270

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Services

Opening Date

04/20/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

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:

Performs skilled technical work performing a variety of tasks involving the operation of sighting instruments/equipment. Work requires the application of technical knowledge of instruments and techniques in the measurement/determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface. Obtains data pertaining to angles, elevations, points, and contours using theodolite, electronic distance measuring equipment, and other surveying instruments. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed while in progress and upon completion for technical adequacy and adherence to instructions given.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate, preferably with some coursework in mathematics, and six (6) months to three (3) years work experience in a survey party to include experience or training in the setup, adjustment, operation, and care of survey instruments; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and obtain a Certified Survey Technician Level II within one (1) year from the date in position or employment.

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.

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 jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

Supplemental Information

City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)

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

  01

  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

Agency

City of Orlando

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