Survey Technician

The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 24 member agencies serving the region's $240 billion economy and 3.3 million residents. 

The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability. 

The Engineering Department
The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real-estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property; patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies. The Water Authority’s Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low-cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authority’s energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authority’s legislative energy initiatives

Right of Way Services Division
The Right of Way Services Division is responsible for managing the acquisition, management, and disposition of all Water Authority rights of way and real property, including real property surveys, management of property records, and integration of real property records into GIS.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a solid technical and surveying background. This person will be an outstanding collaborator, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and consultants. Knowledge of GIS technology, manual drafting, AutoCAD and Carlson software is desirable. The ability to create topographic mapping from drone photography is a plus.

The Position
The Survey Technician performs planning, engineering, construction and right-of-way surveying and related computational work in the field to support the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Water Authority facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The Survey Technician is the skilled, journey-level class in the sub professional Survey Technician series. Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for conducting routine-to-difficult engineering surveying and related technical duties. This classification must possess a thorough knowledge of Water Authority water conveyance facilities and the principles and procedures of land/engineering surveying. This class is distinguished from the Senior Survey Technician in that the latter is the advanced journey level class in the series and provides lead work direction.

Representative Duties

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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 class.
• Sets up and uses surveying instruments to determine points, lines, angles, elevations and distances for control, property, boundary, construction, hydrographic, photogrammetric and topographic surveys.
• Runs lines and grades for assigned projects and makes field adjustments within specified limits; takes field notes and makes field sketches; reduces field notes and calculations in the office.
• Reads and interprets maps, drawings and diagrams.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Assists in locating new or additional structures or facilities or in placing stakes or markers for Water Authority or contractor use.
• Uses a computer-based system to solve surveying problems.
• Assists with other engineering technical work on a project or relief basis.
• Utilizes AutoCAD and COGO software to draft topographic maps, plats, boundaries and other survey documents and record drawings.

 
For further details regarding the duties and responsibilities, and qualification guidelines for this class specification, please click on the following link: Survey Technician
Qualification Guidelines
The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade  supplemented by college level course work in civil engineering drafting and surveying, engineering mathematics or related fields; and two years of responsible sub professional surveying experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Application Procedure
To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. The selection process may consist of an appraisal interview, writing exercise, and/or other appropriate screening devices.

To ensure timely and successful navigation, please consider applying early if you are new to the governmentjobs.com application system. For technical assistance with the online application system, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their toll-free applicant support line at (855) 524-5627. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Patricia Duran, Human Resources Analyst, at (858) 522-6663.

The San Diego County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin.

The San Diego County Water Authority welcomes veterans or transitioning military. If you have questions whether your Military Occupational Specialties or rating qualifies you for a job opening, please visit TIPS & RESOURCES FOR VETERANS APPLYING FOR JOBS IN WATER, on the Water Authority’s regional workforce development website, SanDiegoWaterWorks.org.  

Should you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Patricia Duran, Human Resources Analyst, at (858) 522-6663.
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Information

• Location: San Diego, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• land Surveying
• Topographical Survey's Planning and Designs of Canals
• Geological Survey
• Surveillance
• Surveyor