Land Surveyor Technician

Anoka County

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by providing safe, reliable roads and reducing traffic congestion. We are currently seeking a Land Surveyor Technician to join our team. This role supports a variety of essential surveying functions, including collecting precise field measurements using professional survey instruments in compliance with all applicable standards. The technician will also perform boundary, topographic, and right‑of‑way surveys for a range of county projects. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of January 26, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program with a land surveying or civil engineering emphasis and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of land surveying techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction specification, environmental statements, federal laws, and state statutes.
• Problem solving and data analysis.
• Advanced mathematics, including trigonometry, algebra and coordinate geometry.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate field survey measurements using survey instruments in accordance with all applicable requirements.
• Perform boundary, topography, and right of way surveys for various county projects.
• Maintain Public Land Survey (PLS) monuments including monitoring location certificates, removing and replacing monuments, re-positioning, and checking ties to PLS monuments.
• Prepare graphic displays, drawings, and maps for various county departments, including topographical and architectural drawings, tax forfeit maps, signs, and charts.
• Prepare and/or check documents, drawings and data using computer aided drafting software, GIS software, or other software programs.
• Maintain county maps, plats, and aerial photos and perform the necessary dissemination of information to county departments and the public.
• Conduct research on legal interpretation, map assembly, and field notes.
• Convert field notes and instructions into maps or graphic displays.
• Remain current on rapidly changing technology such as Global Position Systems (GPS), computer-aided drafting (CAD), total stations and data collectors, and digital levels.
• Maintain survey instruments and measuring vehicles using routine and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed