Survey Technician II - Department of Transportation
Skills :     Transport Manager
Job Description:

POSTING DATE: 07/26/2024

CLOSING DATE: 08/09/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $ 41,040.00 - $48,621.00 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies' information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Testing is also required prior to promotion to a sensitive job classification.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and complete a criminal conviction check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from the eligible list resulting from this examination will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DEFINITION

A Survey Technician II operates instruments on a survey party, draws plats to scale and performs calculations based on survey data. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed indoors and outdoors where there is occasional exposure to inclement weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, prolonged periods of standing may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Required Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of field surveying practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment.
  • Ability to read drawings and topographic maps.
  • Ability to use drafting equipment and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have Graduated from and accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in performing surveying work.

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have completion of one year at an accredited college in engineering technology or a related field may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.