Land Survey Technician

City of Kent, Washington•Centennial, CO

7d•$7,631 - $9,275•Hybrid

About The Position

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike! Join our Public Works team as a Land Survey Technician, where you’ll play an essential role in delivering accurate, high‑quality survey data for city projects. Working under the direction of the City Land Surveyor, you will perform hands‑on fieldwork, prepare technical calculations and maps, operate leading‑edge survey equipment, and collaborate with engineering and project teams. The incumbent in this position will be contributing to projects that shape streets, utilities, public facilities, and more. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both outdoor fieldwork and office‑based analysis and thrives in a team environment. The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited two-year college with a degree in Surveying Technology or a related field, along with two (2) years or more of progressively responsible experience in Land Surveying. If you bring strong technical capabilities, experience with survey tools and software, and a commitment to accuracy, this is an excellent opportunity to support the community’s infrastructure and future growth. This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply. Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you. The selection process for this position will include at least one (1) panel interview. Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 23.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited two-year college with a degree in Surveying Technology or a related field
Two (2) years or more of progressively responsible experience in Land Surveying
Valid Washington State driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Must be able to successfully pass the City’s pre-employment driver’s records check; successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course; and maintain an excellent driving record
First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from hire date
Flagger’s Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from hire date
New employees must successfully pass the City's pre-employment substance abuse screening
Must successfully pass a position relevant background inquiry

Nice To Haves

ESRI software desirable

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of Land Survey Field equipment such as Data Collectors, Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels, GNSS devices, Drones, and associated software
Record legible, accurate and complete survey notes for all field surveys according to departmental procedures
Manage Data Collector file information with Cloud storage for assigned daily tasks
Process, analyze, and identify errors in daily work through current office survey software
Determine the source of errors and correct them to provide a current standard Survey deliverable to internal/external customers
Perform accurate, technical engineering calculations including, but not limited to distances, ties, angles, areas and elevations using geometric and trigonometric equations and formulas, calculate proper closure of field equipment traverses and level loops including verification of calculations performed by others, perform necessary calculations in order to set stakes and hubs for public works projects such as street, utility, and building locations along with proper grades and profiles. Prepare respective cut sheets using office software to construction project managers and contractors
Locate and set survey monuments according to state regulations. Update and maintain the City Survey Monument Control network through mobile applications and current office database software
Setup/takedown and provide traffic control according to federal guidelines
Work with Engineering; calculate and verify results of engineering plans for layout activities such as street improvements, traffic channelization and signalization, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers, flood control, and erosion/sediment control
Read and interpret Legal Descriptions. Draft exhibit maps such as tract and parcel, property line, land ownership, right-of-way, and easements using current computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, aerial imagery, and GIS data
Research boundary, easement, and right-of-way information from a variety of internal/external sources to complete assigned tasks
Collect, process and provide location data to be included in the City Geographic Information System (GIS)
Work independently with other sections of the Public Works department on projects as assigned.
Clean and maintain all field equipment and vehicles
Actively support the vision, mission, values and goals of the department and the City.
Act as a Survey Party Chief as needed and work independently
Train and/or direct others in proper surveying techniques to ensure the job is performed per the applicable City of Kent requirements while meeting the desired results.
Perform related duties as assigned.