Hamilton County, Ohio · 2 days ago
Senior Land Survey Technician (4654-50)
Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking a Senior Land Survey Technician to join their Engineer's Office. The role involves acting as Party Chief, conducting various types of surveys, and supervising survey crews to ensure effective survey operations.
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Responsibilities
Acts as party chief in absence of professional surveyor
Supervises assigned crew and directs the various surveying functions
Assigns tasks, plans and schedules survey activities to achieve affective utilization of available manpower
Assists in the completion of timecards to be approved by the Supervisor
Conducts topographical, boundary, location and construction surveys using various survey instruments (e.g., total stations, data collectors, prism poles, GPS, leveling rods, UAV’s, etc.)
Records readings from instruments and gauges
Calculate distances, angles, elevation, grades, etc. using algebra, statistics, geometry and trigonometry
Maintains notes of measurements, monuments and calculations to prepare final survey plat
Drives stakes or rods into ground with sledge hammer to facilitate surveying
Sets final lines and monuments in field
Ensures equipment is clean and operating properly
Drives truck transporting crew and equipment
Ensures work area is safe
Meets with contractors to show them where field survey points are
Gathers information about area being surveyed from plats, plans recorded deeds, topographical maps, work instruction, etc
Prepares and reviews survey plans
Prepares reports based on field survey data and existing records
Assists in the organization, data entry and file management of surveys, maps, plats, benchmarks and scanned images
Works with other departments in the utilization of such files
Answers questions from property owners or officials about work being performed
Assists surveyors, attorneys and general public in locating old surveys and records
Drafts plans and deeds related to surveying
Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed
Attends training and seminars, as directed
Meets all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safey standards that pertain to essential functions
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Senior Surveying Technician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course studies in Surveying or Civil Engineering or related field
Three (3) years' work experience in land surveying under the supervision of a Professional Surveyor
Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license
Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy
Benefits
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Earned Personal Days
Paid Parental Leave
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option
Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical
HRA
Dental
Vision
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Free On-Site Parking
Wellness Incentives
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
Expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
And More!
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Hamilton County, Ohio
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