Survey And Mapping Specialist I - 55005407

State of Florida•DeLand, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Survey and Mapping Specialist I works in the Florida Department of Transportation’s District Five Surveying and Mapping Office in DeLand, Florida. The position processes and evaluates survey field data, creates survey databases and CADD files, maintains and distributes project information, and helps ensure that maps, sketches, and other deliverables meet departmental standards and applicable surveying and mapping laws and regulations. The role also supports survey contract administration by reviewing invoices and consultant submittals, maintaining contract spreadsheets, preparing reports and correspondence, and assisting with schedule monitoring. The incumbent must respond to emergencies.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a surveying and/or mapping production environment.
Knowledge of advanced surveying mathematics.
Knowledge of principles, laws, and regulations governing surveying and mapping.
Knowledge of Department policies, handbooks, and procedures.
Knowledge of standard research methods and resources.
Skill using personal computers and related applications.
Skill 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 be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Process field data collected by survey crews; evaluate its accuracy and completeness and confirm it meets quality standards and project scope.
Produce databases containing survey data and CADD files for design and mapping purposes.
Monitor the filing, storage, and delivery of survey 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 funds available for contract assignments.
Collect existing information, including field survey data, right-of-way maps, plats, title information, and recorded documents.
Assist Department staff with distributing field survey data, right-of-way maps, plats, title information, and recorded documents.
Analyze and calculate baseline and right-of-way locations.
Ensure maps, sketches, and descriptions follow the principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing surveying and mapping.
Use CADD applications to create maps and sketches, including Project Network Control sheets, and to perform calculations and data analysis.
Follow Department standards, guidelines, and procedures when creating maps and sketches.
Review consultant submittals for conformity with Department standards, guidelines, procedures, and scope of services; ensure deliverables meet applicable surveying and mapping principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
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.