Survey Technician

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Roads Maintenance Superintendent, performs a variety of technical and skilled survey engineering and GIS asset collection work in the field; assists field staff; performs related work as required. Provides surveying support and data collection, oversight and coordination for the Public Works Department construction and maintenance projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of field survey methods, techniques and instruments used in the measurement and location of lines, elevations, areas, angles, points, and contours of the earth's surface; civil engineering and survey terminology.
Knowledge of deed and/or boundary research, for the purpose of identifying County right-of-way (ROW).
Skill in the use and maintenance of optical and electrical surveying instruments and equipment.
Ability to perform basic calculations such as area, distance, elevation, and coordinate geometry (COGO).
Skill in using Trimble and Leica GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station (SX-10 or pre-Trimble Total Stations), Trimble (TSC3) or other various Data Collectors and Trimble Business Center (TBC); and ArcGIS for survey data and information.
Ability to learn other computer software as needed
Ability to independently plan and organize work; to present information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; to establish effective and tactual working relationships with County staff, contractors, utility companies and the public.
Ability to follow instructions/work orders from project managers.
Ability to read and calculate (perform map check, translate and rotate reference coordinates onto measured field coordinates) a recorded subdivision plat or a metes and bounds legal description.
Ability to read and comprehend Construction Plans.
Ability to apply NMDOT Standards/ Code lists and survey requirements.
High School Diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of survey experience in construction layout.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain surveying equipment including total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors (GIS, GPS), levels, and drones (if applicable).
Perform topographic surveying, construction staking layout, elevation grading layout with level, and as-built survey verification.
Set up and break down equipment for various survey and data collection assignments.
Use survey control points in accordance with project requirements and known accuracy standards.
Record survey measurements and field notes accurately and legibly.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations at job sites.
Process and download field data into survey software (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).
Create and update survey maps, plats, and construction staking documentation.
Collect, correct and manage GPS asset data.
Review and follow project scope, keeping all project information and electronic files well organized.
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Must complete all training as designated or assigned.