Survey Intern

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of land surveying tasks under the direction of a Survey Party Chief, or the Chief Surveyor. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure.

Requirements

General knowledge of land surveying principles.
Ability to perform data entry and word processing and to operate survey software packages.
Ability to develop Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and repair.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and ability to set up and operate Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, hardware and software. Knowledge of the basics of how GPS works, and the limitations of GPS.
Knowledge and ability to set up and operate Total Stations.
Ability to use Auto Cad and/or surveying software.
Experience and/or Course Work in Land Surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Survey Party Chief with the performance of field work, including but not limited to topographic, boundary, and construction staking surveys.
Receives instructions and general direction from supervisor prior to performing team activities.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and vehicles on a daily basis.
Performs various calculations using coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and algebra in order to perform surveying for projects.
Interprets maps and plats for the location of right of way and easements.
Keeps accurate notes, records, maps, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
Performs tasks to maintain the City Vertical and Horizontal Control Systems.
Performs other duties and assigned.
May research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
Operates City Vehicles on public roads and on constructions sites