Survey-Mapping Technician

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Los Angeles County Public Works is hiring a Survey-Mapping Technician to perform survey-mapping and office support duties. The role compiles, reviews, organizes, and enters mapping information into mapping systems using specialized software to support accurate mapping records. It assists with preparing and updating cadastral maps, map revisions, parcel maps, mapping exhibits, and supporting documents for reports, presentations, and Board actions. The technician reviews survey and engineering materials, extracts and records relevant geographic and legal information, performs basic mapping calculations, edits spatial data, and helps maintain survey-mapping records. The role also responds to staff and public requests for available mapping documents and data, and identifies possible discrepancies in materials submitted by outside parties for higher-level staff review. The recruitment requires applicants to qualify under one of two options: two years of experience as an Engineering Aid III; or two years of specified college study plus two years of qualifying experience at the Engineering Aid II level. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education under Option II. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for future Public Works vacancies.

Requirements

Option I: Two years of experience as an Engineering Aid III; applicants must hold or have held the Engineering Aid III item for the required period.
Option II: Completion of two years at an accredited college or university, specializing in civil engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography, geography, or physical science, and two years of qualifying experience at the Engineering Aid II level.
Qualifying Option II experience must involve one or a combination of: survey and boundary analysis involving engineering calculations; map, topography, or civil engineering plan drafting; calculation and preparation of engineering data for maps, profiles, or charts; or preparation and interpretation of legal descriptions.
Under Option II, two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for each required year of college or university education.
A valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

Compile, review, and organize maps, tract maps, engineering plans, survey records, and other mapping information, and enter data into mapping systems.
Assist in preparing and updating cadastral maps, map revisions, parcel maps, and other mapping documents by reviewing source materials and applying basic cartographic principles.
Review survey and engineering documents to identify boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and geographic features, and enter relevant information into mapping databases.
Perform basic calculations involving distances, bearings, areas, and coordinate values using mathematical formulas and mapping software.
Use mapping and geospatial software to edit, update, and maintain map layers, features, and related spatial data.
Review documents submitted by outside parties, compare them with existing mapping records, identify potential inconsistencies, and notify higher-level staff for further review.
File, catalog, organize, and retrieve survey-mapping records and related documentation.
Respond to staff and public requests by locating and providing available mapping documents and data.
Compile mapping information and prepare exhibit maps and supporting documentation for reports, presentations, or Board actions.