SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN ( ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV )

State of Illinois•Collinsville, IL

23d•$5,082 - $9,309•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising technical personnel in obtaining accurate survey measurements for the purpose of preparing plans for roads, bridges and culverts and for the preparation of land acquisition plats and documents.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
District-wide travel.
Ability to work extended periods of time, during adverse weather conditions and outside in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, drilling sites and roads open to traffic.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
Considerable knowledge of surveying standards.
Knowledge of the latest surveying equipment and software such as Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, Geopak, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) processing and ArcGIS (GIS).

Responsibilities

Obtains accurate survey measurements in a timely manner.
Ensures that all surveys are conducted according to requirements and policies.
Ensures that surveys are in proper formats and to the appropriate levels of completeness for the purposes intended.
Provides survey scope of work on manpower estimates for consultant projects and participates in negotiating, monitoring, and evaluating consultant’s survey work.
Provides for the optimum use of electronic and computerized survey techniques in the conduct of surveys and coordinates with in-house and consultants to assure compatibility.
Assists the Chief of Surveys in preparing work schedules and determining the distribution of survey crew personnel among the various county projects.
Researches records and plans to obtain stationing and monuments for reference and starting points.
Ensures that survey equipment is always in acceptable condition and working order.
Performs duties in compliance with department safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources