County Boundary Surveyor Assistant

State of North Carolina•Durham, NC

13d•$45,391 - $79,504•Onsite

About The Position

The County Boundary Surveyor Assistant will perform at a professional level, supporting higher level professionals for geomatics projects by serving as a member of a geodetic survey team. The candidate selected will be performing the following tasks: All aspects of geodetic surveying, water boundary surveys, public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, evaluation and analyzing/processing survey data, floodplain mapping vertical and horizontal control surveys (high water marks, gauge surveys, elevation certificates).The candidate will be required to utilize conventional survey methods and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers recording signals from navigational satellites. This position will perform a wide variety of complex assignments in analyzing, computing, editing, processing of county/state boundary and geodetic survey field data. If selected, the candidate will be reviewing completed field data performed by other members of the survey team to insure completeness and accuracy. For the position, the candidate will be involved in a wide range of independent decision making and use of judgment in the field and geodetic survey activities. The selected candidate will also receive project assignments from higher level professionals. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing field operations in a safe manner and utilize traffic control when working on or near a roadway, keeping up to date on current equipment, standards, specifications, and safety. If selected, the candidate will be expected to use knowledge of specific laws (89C, 47-30, 153A-18) rules and regulations and National Geodetic Survey processes and procedures within the field. The position will also require the use of software packages needed to complete and submit projects to the National Geodetic Survey and preparation of plats (NC General Statute 47-30) for recordation in a Register of Deeds office.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in the geomatics specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.
Ability to understand and apply the geomatic concepts, practices, and theories involved in the completion of different types of surveys and geomatic projects.
Ability to prepare/review small or less complex geomatic maps/plats and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with geomatic principles, standards, laws and project needs; ability to make recommendations to higher level surveyors or managers on project concerns/issues.
Ability to ensure sufficient coverage/resources for proposed program/project, under the guidance of a higher-level surveyor or manager.
Ability to write clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic geomatic concepts and facts.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of geodetic surveying, water boundary surveys, public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys.
Conduct research, evaluation, and analysis/processing of survey data.
Perform floodplain mapping, vertical and horizontal control surveys (high water marks, gauge surveys, elevation certificates).
Utilize conventional survey methods and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers.
Analyze, compute, edit, and process county/state boundary and geodetic survey field data.
Review completed field data performed by other members of the survey team to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Make independent decisions and use judgment in field and geodetic survey activities.
Receive project assignments from higher-level professionals.
Perform field operations in a safe manner and utilize traffic control when working on or near a roadway.
Stay up-to-date on current equipment, standards, specifications, and safety.
Use knowledge of specific laws (89C, 47-30, 153A-18) rules and regulations and National Geodetic Survey processes and procedures.
Use software packages needed to complete and submit projects to the National Geodetic Survey.
Prepare plats (NC General Statute 47-30) for recordation in a Register of Deeds office.