Survey Instrument Technician Job at Pasco County, FL, New Port Richey, FL

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  • Pasco County, FL
  • New Port Richey, FL

Job Description

Salary: $18.23 - $27.35 Hourly

Location : New Port Richey, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12353-0824

Department: Engineering Services

Division: Survey

Opening Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range: Hourly Range: $18.23 - $27.35

Pay Grade: N31 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SURVEY INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN!

Advanced technical surveying work performed in the field. Work involves the skilled use of surveying instruments and assisting the Survey Party Chief in basic surveying computation and daily operation of the field crew.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists the Survey Party Chief in the physical surveying measurements of angles, vertical and horizontal distances, GPS data, drainage data (pipes and inverts), and profiles, as well as other Surveying data, etc.
  • Sets up and operates all field surveying equipment including, but not limited to, total station, robotic total stations, GPS static and RTK setups, transit, level, and all other horizontal and vertical measuring equipment to ascertain surveying measurement information for the Party Chief and Surveying Division.
  • Assists other survey party members, including the Survey Party Chief.
  • Performs duties of Survey Aide, including all manual laboring duties when required.
  • Clears survey lines through brush, trees, and swamp to allow line of sight between points to obtain angle and distance measurements.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


  • Knowledge of surveying instruments and methods, proper field procedures and techniques as per County, state, and statute standards.
  • Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Skill in the use of all County Surveying instruments deployed.
  • Ability to record and interpret field notes accurately.
  • Ability to do basic field calculations.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate a calculator.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires walking, stooping, and bending. Must be able to carry survey equipment. Requires working outdoors. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years of experience as a Survey Aide with knowledge and use of surveying instruments.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certified Survey Technician I or II preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Group insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Medical leave pool
  • Annual medical leave buy-back
  • Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01


I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline

02


Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above

04


Which best describes your experience you have as a Survey Aide with knowledge and use of surveying instruments?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year but less than two years
  • Two years but less than three years
  • Three years but less than four years
  • Four years but less than five years
  • Five years but less than six years
  • Six years but less than seven years
  • Seven years but less than eight years
  • Eight or more years

05


Are you a Certified Survey Technician I or II?
  • Yes, I am a Certified Survey Technician I
  • Yes, I am a Certified Survey Technician II
  • No

06


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

07


Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
  • Yes
  • No

08


I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
  • Acknowledged
  • Declined

09


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

10


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No

11


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

12


How did you hear about this position?
  • Billboard
  • Facebook
  • Friend/Family Referral
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Magazine publication
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Other

13


If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

Required Question

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