Survery Crew Chief

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

451d • $79,040 - $97,136

About The Position

The Engineering Technician 3 position serves as the Survey Crew Chief within the Multnomah County Survey Section. This role is responsible for leading a land survey crew in government corner restoration and maintenance, conducting field inspections, and performing survey work on county roads and bridges. The position requires accurate field note-taking, preliminary survey work for construction, and effective communication with engineers and contractors. The Survey Crew Chief will oversee a small team and ensure the safety and efficiency of survey operations.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or surveying technology, construction management, or a related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in land surveying, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to operate various land surveying instruments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certification as a Land Surveying Intern.
• Two years of experience leading survey field crews.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead crew member of the land survey crew for government corner restoration and maintenance.
• Keep accurate field notes.
• Perform preliminary survey work for construction such as topographical surveys.
• Locate and maintain public land corner monuments and references by taking precise measurements and compiling detailed notes.
• Read and interpret construction plans and calculate grades for roadbeds, storm and sanitary sewer lines, and related utilities.
• Oversee and direct the work of 1-3 personnel.
• Communicate with engineers, other surveyors, construction contractors, and the public.
• Operate total station, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Drive stakes, iron pipes, and iron rods; chop heavy brush; dig asphalt; and hike in steep wooded terrain.
• Create safe traffic control plans for working in the right of way.
• Drive and maintain survey vehicle, often driving up to 80+ miles per day.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree