Virginia Department of Transportation · 16 hours ago
04763 - Survey Tech Sr
Staunton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Survey Tech Sr to perform technical surveys for various transportation projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with VDOT policies and regulations, conducting field surveys, and performing quality control on survey products.
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Responsibilities
Perform technical surveys for a wide variety of transportation projects
Ensure surveys are completed in compliance with VDOT, state and federal policies, procedures and regulations
To perform technical surveys for a wide range of transportation projects in support of VDOT maintenance and construction programs
To secure data through the use of a wide range of field survey equipment and to ensure the quality of data through routine control procedures
To ensure that all surveys are in compliance with VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations
To support the Location and Design Division in achieving its mission, goals and objectives
Establish and apply procedures to manage the history, locations, access and format of survey related project files
Complete work processes using multiple survey, CADD, and digital terrain modeling software, as well as other non-CADD applications
Conduct a wide range of field survey activities for transportation projects from scoping to post-construction
Follow VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations governing survey activities
Use a variety of surveying equipment and tools to locate and record field data
Conduct courthouse research on plats
Perform quality control reviews of work products, both in the field and office, to ensure products are accurate and depict the project controls and data to support the project
View plans or plats at the different developmental stages for compliance to standards
Perform surveying and mapping functions in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs
Perform tasks on one or more projects, adjusting priorities as needed
Coordinate the flow of information, both orally and in writing, to and from others, to contribute to project development
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry
Ability to perform physically demanding work in all types of terrain and weather conditions
Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records
Knowledge of field survey equipment
Knowledge of surveying principles and practices to include location, right of way and construction survey activities
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include CADD
Skill in the use of surveying instruments and tools, including programmable calculators and electronic data collection equipment
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field desired
Experience conducting surveys for transportation projects
Land Survey License, Land Surveyor in Training Certificate or Survey Apprenticeship Certification
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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