Surveying Technician I/II

County of Riverside, CA•Riverside, CA

50d•$26 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Flood Control Department has multiple opportunities for an Surveying Technician I/II who will be assigned to either the Surveying Section or Right of Way Engineering (ROWE) Section within the Survey & Mapping Division in Riverside. The Surveying Technician I/II performs a variety of sub-professional land surveying and right-of-way engineering duties under the direction of a Senior Land Surveyor or Survey Project Manager. They will utilize Autodesk Software to assist in preparing various Right of Way documents, perform field data collection, including construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys. This position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates will have experience in land surveying, construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, along with significant proficiency using complex software applications, preferably Autodesk, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365. Certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT), an Autodesk certification, or an equivalent drafting credential is highly desired. This position is classified as Engineering Technician I/II in the County's classification system. The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries. If Assigned to the Survey Section: Perform field data collection, including construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys. Demonstrate proficiency in field measurement procedures, instrument setup, and data collector management. Apply calculation methods for curves, coordinates, and elevations; prepare simple field notes. Utilize software such as Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365 to process and document survey data. Work in outdoor environments with varying terrain and weather conditions. Ensure the survey truck is fully stocked and equipment is in order. If Assigned to the Right of Way Engineering Section: Learn and apply boundary establishment and boundary resolution methods for base mapping and right of way mapping. Understand and assist in preparation or review of Legal Descriptions, Plat Maps, Records of Survey, and Corner Records. Conduct research of land records, title reports, and easement documents in support of right of way and mapping projects. Use Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, or similar CAD tools to draft and annotate right of way exhibits and mapping documents. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of survey law and title implications.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; the basic practices of engineering design and construction, traffic control and land surveying; manual and automated drafting techniques; field and office procedures relating to hydrography; procedures related to construction inspection.
Ability to: Read and interpret legal descriptions, engineering drawings, survey notes, and tract descriptions; assist in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, reports, and specifications; collect and analyze traffic, transportation, hydrologic, and other data and prepare reports, interpretations and recommendations; compile and enter data into computer system for computer aided mapping; perform survey field work, inspect public works projects and subdivision tracts; maintain effective relations with others.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required for traveling to various inspection sites.
Engineering Technician I: Two years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)
Engineering Technician I: Valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of sub-professional engineering experience.
Engineering Technician II: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (Completion of college level courses from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related subjects to the assignment such as land surveying, soils erosion, soils testing, blueprint reading, mathematics, computer graphics, or hydrology may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units equaling one year of the required full-time experience.)
Engineering Technician II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying engineering or civil engineering.
Engineering Technician II: Three years of sub-professional civil engineering experience. (A valid Certificate of Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers may substitute for two years of the required sub-professional engineering experience.)

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT), an Autodesk certification, or an equivalent drafting credential is highly desired.
Candidates will have experience in land surveying, construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys, along with significant proficiency using complex software applications, preferably Autodesk, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

Perform field data collection, including construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.
Demonstrate proficiency in field measurement procedures, instrument setup, and data collector management.
Apply calculation methods for curves, coordinates, and elevations; prepare simple field notes.
Utilize software such as Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365 to process and document survey data.
Work in outdoor environments with varying terrain and weather conditions.
Ensure the survey truck is fully stocked and equipment is in order.
Learn and apply boundary establishment and boundary resolution methods for base mapping and right of way mapping.
Understand and assist in preparation or review of Legal Descriptions, Plat Maps, Records of Survey, and Corner Records.
Conduct research of land records, title reports, and easement documents in support of right of way and mapping projects.
Use Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley, or similar CAD tools to draft and annotate right of way exhibits and mapping documents.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of survey law and title implications.