SURVEY AND MAPPING SPECIALIST I - 55005407
About The Position
The Florida Department of Transportation is hiring a full-time Survey and Mapping Specialist I in its District Five Surveying and Mapping Office in DeLand, Florida. The position processes and quality-checks survey field data, creates databases and CADD files for design and mapping, and manages the filing, storage, and delivery of survey information. It also supports survey contract administration by reviewing invoices and consultant deliverables, maintaining contract spreadsheets, and preparing related reports and correspondence. The role collects and shares existing survey and right-of-way information, analyzes baseline and right-of-way locations, and uses CADD applications to create maps, sketches, and Project Network Control sheets. The employee communicates with supervisors and consultants to resolve technical issues, assists with staff training, and supports schedule monitoring. The incumbent must respond to emergencies. The annual salary range is $45,388.24–$58,737.73; the stated hiring salary is $51,135.50 annually.
Requirements
- One year of experience in a surveying and/or mapping production environment.
- Knowledge of advanced surveying mathematics.
- Knowledge of the principles, laws, and regulations governing surveying and mapping.
- Knowledge of Department policies, handbooks, and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard research methods and resources.
- Skill in using personal computers and related applications.
- Skill in using CADD applications.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to prepare and maintain reports, records, files, and correspondence.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform multiple assignments.
- Ability to read legal descriptions, maps, plats, and plans.
- Must respond to emergencies due to the nature of the position.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Process survey field data; evaluate its accuracy and completeness and ensure it meets quality standards and project scope.
- Produce databases containing survey data and CADD files for design and mapping, and monitor the filing, storage, and delivery of data and files.
- Review survey invoices and prepare reports and correspondence related to survey contracts and task work orders.
- Maintain spreadsheets for survey contracts, including invoices paid to date and available funds for contract assignments.
- Collect and help disseminate field survey data, right-of-way maps, plats, title information, and recorded documents.
- Analyze and calculate the locations of baselines and rights of way.
- Ensure maps, sketches, and descriptions conform to surveying and mapping principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
- Use CADD applications to create maps and sketches, including Project Network Control sheets, and to perform calculations and data analysis.
- Review consultant submittals for conformity to Department standards, guidelines, procedures, and scope of services; ensure deliverables comply with applicable surveying and mapping requirements.
- Communicate with the supervisor and consultants to resolve technical issues and discrepancies.
- Assist in training and developing Department staff in CADD and surveying and mapping activities.
- Support the supervisor in monitoring schedules.
- Respond to emergencies.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with over 90% employer paid.
- $25,000 life insurance policy, 100% employer paid.
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- State of Florida retirement package.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Vacation and sick leave.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition waiver for public college courses.
- Training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
