Surveyor Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision performs surveying office and field work/GPS data collection of moderate difficulty under the direction of a professional surveyor; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Obtains information for engineering construction plans and property surveys
• Oversees the work of and trains subordinate members of survey team as necessary
• Researches courthouse records and other documents in order to prepare right of way plans and legal descriptions
• Investigates and obtains necessary data and records required to perform field and land surveys
• Assists in preparation of Survey Section budget requests
• Sets up and operates all survey instruments and equipment as needed, including any other associated field work as necessary to complete required survey operations
• Prepares and maintains inventory records to assist in determining long-term needs in replacing surveying equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Surveying principles, practices and terminology.
• Instruments and equipment used in survey work.
• Microsoft Office products. 
• CADD, COGO, GPS, and GIS

Skill in:

• Oral and written communications. 
• Performing professional survey work
• Reading and interpreting construction plans
• Legal description preparation
• Training personnel. 

Ability to:

• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Level 1: $36.967

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in surveying or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Level 2: $38.81

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in surveying or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Three (3) years of experience in surveying activities. 

Level 3: $40.685

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in surveying or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Five (5) years of experience in surveying activities.
• Must possess a surveyor in training license in the state of Ohio

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registration as a State of Ohio Surveyor-in-Training preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand. This employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position.  Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is constantly outdoors and rarely indoors.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will rarely work in varied/extreme temperatures.

  
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419)-245-1500

Class Code: Surveyor Associate (3941)