Survey Spec. II-III 

Provides technical expertise and advice on complex surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and/or private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Survey Spec. IV-in addition to the above

Performs specialized surveying activities and provides technical expertise and advice on complex surveying projects under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work requires travel. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Survey Specialist II:

• Coordinates and schedules work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.

• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.

• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data collector.

• Performs deed research

• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Survey Specialist III-in addition to the above

• Maintains and calibrates equipment.

• Performs audits and quality control/quality assurance of projects.

• Trains and instructs other survey personnel.

• Provides guidance to contracted survey parties and monitors operations.

Survey Specialist IV-in addition to the above

• Instructs employees on the use of survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey stations and data collector.

• Coordinates daily operations of the survey section.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Survey Specialist II

Experience: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas plus one (1) year surveying experience may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Survey Specialist III:

Experience: 3 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas plus one (1) year surveying experience may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Survey Specialist IV:

Experience: 4 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Survey Specialist II:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems

• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying

• Higher mathematics

• Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Survey Specialist III-in addition to the above

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

• Using GPS equipment and software

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Survey Specialist IV-in addition to the above

• Geography

• Contract development and oversight

•  Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

•  Leading projects and project teams

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

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• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.