City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Position Description The City of Tacoma's Public Works Department is recruiting for the Survey Technician III position. A Survey Technician III performs technical, semi-professional work as an instrument operator on a survey crew. An employee in this classification is responsible for setting up, adjusting and operating a total station, levels, data collectors, Auto-CAD for survey applications, G.P.S. receivers, multi stations, and other surveying instruments to secure data pertaining to angles and elevations for construction, map making or other purposes. Staff in the Survey Technician III position provide field survey support for the capital improvement projects of the City's Transportation, Wastewater and Surface Water. (Approximate average annual Capital Improvement budget of $30 million). Tacoma's Public Works Department provides a unique opportunity for survey technicians to work on a wide variety of complex capital improvement projects as they progress through their careers. Projects can cover the full spectrum of typical municipal infrastructure improvements associated with Transportation, Wastewater and Surface Water and involve partnerships between the City's Public Works and Environmental Services Departments as well as with Tacoma Public Utilities. Survey Technicians in Public Works work on projects related to the following areas: Citywide Horizontal and Vertical Control Monumentation Networks Collection System Projects - Projects that focus on the municipal wastewater and surface water collection system capital improvements and associated roadway. ADA improvements as well as state of the art green infrastructure (GIS/LID) and innovative surface water management components. Municipal Transportation Projects - Roads, streets, alleys, bridges and both pedestrian and bicycle trails, not limited to Streets Initiative projects, arterial street improvements, Local Improvement Districts, and Corridor Improvements This posting will be used to create a Civil Service Eligible list that which will be valid for a period of one year. The Public Works Department will use this list to fill Survey Technician III vacancies during the life of the list. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This job is in an outdoor environment subject to adverse weather conditions. This position requires standing for long periods of time and walking over uneven ground. The position requires lifting heavy objects, climbing and digging. An employee in this position is subject to working in high winds, rains and around potentially hazardous construction sites, heavy traffic, heavy equipment, fumes and noise. City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Qualifications An equivalent combination to: Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in trigonometry, geometry and/or engineering AND Three (3) years of experience in field survey work, including two (2) years of experience in the operation of survey instruments. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter. Knowledge & Skills KNOWLEDGE OF: City organization, operations, policies and objectives Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in survey work Field survey techniques and practices Intermediate trigonometry and geometry Proper method of storing equipment, materials and supplies Applicable laws, codes regulations, policies and procedures Health safety regulations Record-keeping techniques including field books Specialized equipment used in field survey work, including operation of computer software SKILLS: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Read and understand field notes, construction plans and hard copies Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches Operate a variety of survey instruments and equipment Follow established procedures in the performance of a variety of survey calculations requiring careful execution Perform tasks efficiently from oral and written direction Report to and take direction from the Crew Chief and from Chief Surveyor Perform manual labor Operate a variety of tools and equipment including level rod, tapes, plumb bob and engineering chains Proper lifting techniques Safely operate a motor vehicle Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Meet schedules and timelines Work independently with little direction Provide technical assistance and work direction to others Selection Process & Supplemental Information To be considered for this career opportunity: Please apply online through the City of Tacoma's website. Individuals must meet the minimum qualifications t o progress in the examination process. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application , to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points, with redacted birth date and social security numbers. Examination Process: This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questions # 15 and 16 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test . It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with "see resume" in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Applicants who pass the test will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration. Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, and will include a pre-employment medical exam, physical ability test, and a drug and alcohol screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and the Local 17 PTE. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification. WHY WORK FOR THE CITY? The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits: Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment. Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26. Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits. Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26. Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code. Personal time off. Paid holidays. A great pension plan. The City of Tacoma With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the third largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, and our schools are exceptional. The City of Tacoma supports a healthy work/life balance, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/ http://www.traveltacoma.com/ The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please call Human Resources at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description The City of Tacoma's Public Works Department is recruiting for the Survey Technician III position. A Survey Technician III performs technical, semi-professional work as an instrument operator on a survey crew. An employee in this classification is responsible for setting up, adjusting and operating a total station, levels, data collectors, Auto-CAD for survey applications, G.P.S. receivers, multi stations, and other surveying instruments to secure data pertaining to angles and elevations for construction, map making or other purposes. Staff in the Survey Technician III position provide field survey support for the capital improvement projects of the City's Transportation, Wastewater and Surface Water. (Approximate average annual Capital Improvement budget of $30 million). Tacoma's Public Works Department provides a unique opportunity for survey technicians to work on a wide variety of complex capital improvement projects as they progress through their careers. Projects can cover the full spectrum of typical municipal infrastructure improvements associated with Transportation, Wastewater and Surface Water and involve partnerships between the City's Public Works and Environmental Services Departments as well as with Tacoma Public Utilities. Survey Technicians in Public Works work on projects related to the following areas: Citywide Horizontal and Vertical Control Monumentation Networks Collection System Projects - Projects that focus on the municipal wastewater and surface water collection system capital improvements and associated roadway. ADA improvements as well as state of the art green infrastructure (GIS/LID) and innovative surface water management components. Municipal Transportation Projects - Roads, streets, alleys, bridges and both pedestrian and bicycle trails, not limited to Streets Initiative projects, arterial street improvements, Local Improvement Districts, and Corridor Improvements This posting will be used to create a Civil Service Eligible list that which will be valid for a period of one year. The Public Works Department will use this list to fill Survey Technician III vacancies during the life of the list. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This job is in an outdoor environment subject to adverse weather conditions. This position requires standing for long periods of time and walking over uneven ground. The position requires lifting heavy objects, climbing and digging. An employee in this position is subject to working in high winds, rains and around potentially hazardous construction sites, heavy traffic, heavy equipment, fumes and noise. City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Qualifications An equivalent combination to: Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in trigonometry, geometry and/or engineering AND Three (3) years of experience in field survey work, including two (2) years of experience in the operation of survey instruments. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter. Knowledge & Skills KNOWLEDGE OF: City organization, operations, policies and objectives Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in survey work Field survey techniques and practices Intermediate trigonometry and geometry Proper method of storing equipment, materials and supplies Applicable laws, codes regulations, policies and procedures Health safety regulations Record-keeping techniques including field books Specialized equipment used in field survey work, including operation of computer software SKILLS: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Read and understand field notes, construction plans and hard copies Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches Operate a variety of survey instruments and equipment Follow established procedures in the performance of a variety of survey calculations requiring careful execution Perform tasks efficiently from oral and written direction Report to and take direction from the Crew Chief and from Chief Surveyor Perform manual labor Operate a variety of tools and equipment including level rod, tapes, plumb bob and engineering chains Proper lifting techniques Safely operate a motor vehicle Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Meet schedules and timelines Work independently with little direction Provide technical assistance and work direction to others Selection Process & Supplemental Information To be considered for this career opportunity: Please apply online through the City of Tacoma's website. Individuals must meet the minimum qualifications t o progress in the examination process. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application , to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points, with redacted birth date and social security numbers. Examination Process: This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questions # 15 and 16 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test . It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with "see resume" in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Applicants who pass the test will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration. Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, and will include a pre-employment medical exam, physical ability test, and a drug and alcohol screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and the Local 17 PTE. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification. WHY WORK FOR THE CITY? The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits: Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment. Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26. Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits. Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26. Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code. Personal time off. Paid holidays. A great pension plan. The City of Tacoma With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the third largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, and our schools are exceptional. The City of Tacoma supports a healthy work/life balance, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/ http://www.traveltacoma.com/ The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement. For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please call Human Resources at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. Agency City of Tacoma Address Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764 Phone 253-591-5400 Website http://www.cityoftacoma.org The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives. Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees. Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. Other Employment Information Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit. Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule. Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees. Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the first and third Monday of each month. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Department of Public Works, Engineering Services division is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to provide leadership and support in our Survey Section. The ideal candidate for this position would possess extensive experience in general land surveying practices including the design of topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveying, and the preparation of legal descriptions and plats. The candidate would be skilled at supervising and coaching survey technicians performing survey field work. The ideal candidate would be responsible for supervising a crew of technical staff, managing design and construction surveying projects, and preparing deliverables for City clients. To perform supervisory and advanced technical surveying work and to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of a field party making land and engineering surveys. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Work of this class involves performing complex technical engineering survey work and direct supervision of a field survey party. Incumbents apply precise surveying knowledge and techniques. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by a higher level supervisory or management position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of technical subordinates. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Direct a survey party in making a variety of surveys including land surveys to determine locations of property lines, boundaries, easements, and right-of-ways; topographic surveys to determine locations and elevations of existing improvements, structures, and topographic features; construction surveys for improvement projects; surveys to establish and adjust benchmarks; and surveys to establish and monument street centerlines. - Keep accurate, orderly, and legible field notes of work performed showing lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, mathematical calculations, and other data pertinent to the field survey. - Compute and adjust angles, distances, bearings, traverses, and elevations. - Operate survey instruments and instruct other party members in their operations. - Perform a variety of office surveying duties including researching existing records and compiling data required for current survey projects and computing data to be shown on maps. - Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of technical subordinates. - Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Surveying methods, practices, and techniques. - Legal aspects of surveying. - Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. - Elementary principles and practices of engineering as related to surveying. - Sources of information concerning previous land surveys. - Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. - Personal computers, including surveying software. - Current generation of field survey computers. Ability to: - Understand and interpret legal descriptions and record survey maps. - Understand and interpret engineering plans, diagrams, and notes. - Use and care for surveying instruments and equipment. - Make accurate and legible field survey notes. - Perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. - Plan and organize the work of a field survey party to achieve optimum efficiency. - Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate field survey personnel. Experience: Two years of experience comparable to an Engineering Aide II with the City of Sacramento. OR Three years of experience as a member of a survey party performing lead chain, rod and instrument operator duties. License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Land-Surveyor-In-Training Certificate in the State of California at the time of appointment. Land-Surveyor-In-Training Certificate must be verifiable. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut - off date ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the next posted cut - off date. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Survey Party Chief examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the first and third Monday of each month. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Department of Public Works, Engineering Services division is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to provide leadership and support in our Survey Section. The ideal candidate for this position would possess extensive experience in general land surveying practices including the design of topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveying, and the preparation of legal descriptions and plats. The candidate would be skilled at supervising and coaching survey technicians performing survey field work. The ideal candidate would be responsible for supervising a crew of technical staff, managing design and construction surveying projects, and preparing deliverables for City clients. To perform supervisory and advanced technical surveying work and to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of a field party making land and engineering surveys. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Work of this class involves performing complex technical engineering survey work and direct supervision of a field survey party. Incumbents apply precise surveying knowledge and techniques. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by a higher level supervisory or management position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of technical subordinates. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Direct a survey party in making a variety of surveys including land surveys to determine locations of property lines, boundaries, easements, and right-of-ways; topographic surveys to determine locations and elevations of existing improvements, structures, and topographic features; construction surveys for improvement projects; surveys to establish and adjust benchmarks; and surveys to establish and monument street centerlines. - Keep accurate, orderly, and legible field notes of work performed showing lines, angles, distances, benchmarks, mathematical calculations, and other data pertinent to the field survey. - Compute and adjust angles, distances, bearings, traverses, and elevations. - Operate survey instruments and instruct other party members in their operations. - Perform a variety of office surveying duties including researching existing records and compiling data required for current survey projects and computing data to be shown on maps. - Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of technical subordinates. - Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Surveying methods, practices, and techniques. - Legal aspects of surveying. - Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. - Elementary principles and practices of engineering as related to surveying. - Sources of information concerning previous land surveys. - Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. - Personal computers, including surveying software. - Current generation of field survey computers. Ability to: - Understand and interpret legal descriptions and record survey maps. - Understand and interpret engineering plans, diagrams, and notes. - Use and care for surveying instruments and equipment. - Make accurate and legible field survey notes. - Perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. - Plan and organize the work of a field survey party to achieve optimum efficiency. - Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate field survey personnel. Experience: Two years of experience comparable to an Engineering Aide II with the City of Sacramento. OR Three years of experience as a member of a survey party performing lead chain, rod and instrument operator duties. License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Land-Surveyor-In-Training Certificate in the State of California at the time of appointment. Land-Surveyor-In-Training Certificate must be verifiable. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut - off date ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the next posted cut - off date. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Survey Party Chief examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf