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Forsyth County ยท 4 days ago

Survey Instrument Technician

positionNew Port Richey, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Forsyth County is looking for a Survey Instrument Technician to join their team. This role involves performing advanced technical surveying work in the field, assisting the Survey Party Chief with measurements, and operating surveying equipment.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Surveying instrumentsGPS data collectionMathematics knowledgeField calculationsField proceduresRecord field notesFollow instructionsManual labor skillsCalculator operationEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects
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
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
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
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication
Requires walking, stooping, and bending
Must be able to carry survey equipment
Requires working outdoors

Preferred

Certified Survey Technician I or II preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

Forsyth County

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Forsyth County Government Center is located at 201 N Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
dateFounded in 1849
location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.forsyth.cc

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Gary Koontz
Chief Information Officer
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Joseph Sloop
Forsyth County Deputy CIO
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