TPWD - Survey Technician II (Survey Office Technician)

Job Description

Job Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT: Michael Ritter (512) 389-8098, Email: michael.ritter@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the supervision of the Survey Section Head, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) surveying and mapping work. Responsible for assisting the Survey Section Head in specialized survey work including assembling, interpreting, and analyzing survey record and field data, in order to create an effective workflow between field and office survey functions. Responsibilities include performing complex mathematical analysis, evaluating survey data, and creating cad drawings of record data for field use, creating finished cad drawings and legal descriptions of surveys, overseeing and scheduling the maintenance and calibration of survey field equipment, assisting in the development, coordination and reporting of project priorities, scopes, and schedules with other branches and divisions, including both in-house and outsourced blanket firm surveys, maintaining survey drawing standards consistency with TPWD standards, coordinating with field surveyors to resolve data discrepancies or clarifications, maintaining organized electronic survey records and control files, tracking revisions and version control of survey deliverables. Requires using GNSS, total station, aerial drone, terrestrial scanner, and other surveying equipment to independently collect data, and process lidar and conventional field data into finished cad file surveys, and assisting field crews as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Perform additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience :

Three years of experience in the use of Trimble, Leica, or similar GNSS and total station surveying equipment.

One year of experience in the use of aerial and terrestrial lidar and photogrammetric equipment and software.

Three years of experience in the use of Carlson Survey or AutoCAD/Civil3D surveying software.

Three years of experience in the use of Trimble, Carlson, Leica, or similar data collection equipment.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure :

Must be able to obtain an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate within the first year of employment.

Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Must possess current Surveyor in Training (SIT) status through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon maintaining required license and SIT status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Land Surveying Technology.

Experience :

Six years of experience in the use of Trimble and/or Leica GNSS and total station surveying equipment.

Three years of experience in the use of aerial and terrestrial lidar scanning and photogrammetry equipment.

Six years of experience in the use of Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, Civil3D, TBC, Point Cloud, and GIS software.

Six years of experience in the use of Trimble, Carlson, and/or Leica data collection equipment.

Licensure :

Current Surveyor in Training (SIT) or RPLS status through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations relevant to surveying practice and resource protection.

Knowledge of professional surveying principles, practices and instruments used in land surveying.

Knowledge of the Texas State Plane Coordinate System.

Knowledge of planning and organizing the activities of a survey crew for boundary and project surveys.

Knowledge of lidar and photogrammetry technology and applications.

Knowledge of GNSS and GIS mapping.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in interpreting, understanding and effectively using survey related information from maps and field books.

Skill in the use of CAD and coordinate geometry software to produce quality survey mapping products.

Skill in computing data using coordinate geometry, algebra or trigonometry.

Skill in assuring/verifying the accuracy of survey data and its recording.

Skill in aerial drone photogrammetry and terrestrial scanning equipment and software operation.

Skill in collecting and processing Total Station and GNSS data.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Ability to effectively collect and process survey data using applicable software.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to interpret, understand and effectively use survey related information from maps and field books.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Ability to conduct work activity in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to often perform work outdoors, at times in adverse weather conditions.

Will be required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 20% with possible overnight stays.

Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• 'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway .
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the 'Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 2026-09-25