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Hamilton County, Ohio · 1 week ago

Land Surveying -Engineering Technician (4652-50)

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.78/hr - $32.89/hr

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking a Land Surveying - Engineering Technician to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hamilton County. The role involves performing entry to intermediate level office and field technical duties in support of various Transportation Engineering and Surveying business units.

GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Conducts surveys using various survey instruments (e.g. total stations, Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, prism poles, GPS Equipment, Drone, leveling rods, etc.)

Records readings from instruments and gauges; calculate distances, angles, elevations, grades, etc. using algebra, statistics, geometry and trigonometry

Maintains notes of measurements and monuments and computes 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

Researches the area being surveyed from survey records, plans, recorded deeds, and maps

Prepares and reviews survey plans; prepares reports based on field survey data and existing records

Answers questions from property owners or officials about work being performed

Assists surveyors and attorneys in locating old surveys and records

Performs as party chief in absence of supervisor

Supervises assigned crew and directs the various surveying functions

Plans and schedules survey activities to achieve effective utilization of available manpower

Collaborating with internal teams such as Planning and Design, Engineering, Survey, and Maintenance Departments, and external partners, including the County Auditor’s office, local jurisdictions, consultants, engineers, and property owners

Assisting in the preparation and review of design drawings, layouts, contract plans, and related specifications

Helping prepare related project documentation, such as, right-of-way plans, and legal descriptions

Assisting in the review of plans and specifications to verify compliance with agreements, project requirements, state, and local construction specifications

Participating in project teams and/or groups and preparing related project documentation

Checks, verifies, and researches legal descriptions, survey records and other official documents covered under the Transfer and Conveyance Standards

Advises attorneys, surveyors, government agencies, public, etc. of errors and the best way to correct these documents to meet the Transfer and Conveyance Standards

Updates, revises, and corrects errors on Auditor’s Digital Tax Maps using GIS; performs data entry, filing, and scanning of surveying documents

Accepts and accounts for cash received from fees and services

Produces copies of surveys, tax maps, and plats using computer software, scanner, and plotter

Using GIS, produces various types of maps when called on to do so

Participates in project teams and/or groups and prepares related project documentation

Attends all meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety 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 Engineering Technician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so

Qualification

Land SurveyingGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Computer Aided Design (CAD)Construction TechnologySurveying TechnologyTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) plus post-secondary education and/or training in Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology, GIS Technology, Construction Technology, Surveying Technology, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must possess a valid state of residency driver's license

Must remain insurable under the County's vehicle insurance policy