Exempt to Permanent - Survey Assistant II – (5312) - Citywide– (161398)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY. This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 5312 Survey Assistant II classification. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Application Opening: Monday , January 12, 2026 Application Filing Deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST) Recruitment ID: ETP-5312-161398 (RTF0161397) Job Description Under direction, the Survey Assistant II performs journey level surveying work in the office or field. Essential functions include: following established surveying methods and procedures such as indexing, sighting, calibrating, and reading electronic and other survey devices; operating survey instruments; performing surveying operations such as checking profiles for proper grades; locating property and lot lines and other topographical features; preparing volumetric calculations for both land removal and water dredging; performing mathematical computations; preparing and maintaining survey field notes; adjusting and maintaining non-electronic surveying instruments; implementing and explaining existing survey procedures and methods; interacting with the public and/or clients requesting survey related information; and using personal computers and survey-related software applications such as AutoCad and/or Tripod Data System (TDS). Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be a Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 5312 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 5312 with no break in service; AND
Experience: 1. Two (2) years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) at a level equivalent to the City and County Class 5310 Survey Assistant I; OR 2. One (1) year of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field); AND a. One year of verifiable surveying work in Class 5310 Survey Assistant I; OR b. An Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Geomatics engineering or related field (see Note below);OR c. Possession of a valid Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) license issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors; OR 3. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics or related field (see Note below).
Notes: Related educational fields include Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Math, and/or Civil Engineering.
Some positions require that the incumbent travel to various work sites.

Responsibilities

Operates surveying instruments by indexing, sighting, calibrating, and reading electronic measuring devices, levels, total stations, and other equipment that may be used when doing line and grade work, cross-sectioning, monumenting, and other topographic, engineering, land, construction, and hydrographic (Port) surveys.
Performs surveying operations by checking profiles for proper grades, assisting in locating property lines and other topographical features (sewers, manholes, catch basins, etc.), referencing permanent markers, and taking other readings/measurements as needed to ensure that the survey party completes the survey assignments accurately and efficiently.
Reduces and checks field survey notes, which includes: making mathematical computations by using basic arithmetic calculations, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra; using calculators when necessary, to assist in providing the survey team with necessary data for further calculations, reports, and information.
Prepares and maintains survey field notes and official records by recording all necessary data on measurements, readings, problems encountered, recommendations, and other matters in order to have accurate records on surveying work performed for current and future reference; and may be responsible for maintaining the official records for horizontal and vertical monumental control (DPW-Bureau of Street Use and Mapping).
Adjusts and maintains non-electronic surveying instruments by making the necessary field adjustments.
May act as Survey Associate in the Associate's absence by supervising and directing a survey party.
Carries out and explains existing survey procedures and methods to survey party members and to the general public when on site.
Interacts with the public/clients requesting survey-related data both in the office and in the field; and does research of records.
Utilizes personal computers and related applications to download and check survey information and maps.
Drives a vehicle to work sites to perform survey work.
Operates fathometer by connecting the battery cables and transducer to the data collector to record accurately bathymetric survey; directs boat operation and looks out for tides and currents; and unloads fathometer charts, reloads, and checks for proper operation (Port).
Class 5312 performs related duties as required.