Surveyor II

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Surveyor II works as part of a team of surveying technicians and professionals working on mapping, construction, monitoring, and boundary/right-of-way projects for various City Bureaus. A Surveyor II performs survey research; resolves right-of-way and boundary lines; prepares legal descriptions and exhibit maps; prepares and files records of surveys with the County; processes survey field data; analyzes/adjusts survey control networks; analyzes/adjusts construction/emergency monitoring projects; creates design/topographic base maps; and provides computations for survey field crews during construction. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Survey Section has 24 employees and provides essential surveying, mapping, construction staking and monitoring services for various City Bureaus on street, sidewalk, sewer, water and parks improvement projects. The section is responsible for providing design/topographic base mapping to Bureaus using their preferred CAD formats; resolving public right-of-way lines, preparing descriptions and exhibit maps, filing records of surveys with the County Surveyor’s Office; and performing construction staking to help ensure public improvement projects are built correctly. In addition, the section provides monitoring services during construction and supports ADA curb ramp program work.

Requirements

Experience performing survey research, compiling record survey data, collecting and/or analyzing field data and resolving right-of-way/boundary lines.
Skill in the use of surveying hardware and software related to all aspects of surveying. Namely survey GPS receivers; total stations; controllers/data collectors; and adjustment, analysis and mapping software.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans as well as prepare construction staking files for survey field crews using provided design hardcopy plans and accompanying computer (CAD) files.
Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes pertaining to the preparation and filing of Records of Surveys and the preservation of record monuments. Namely the requirements as outlined in Oregon Revised Statutes 209.250, 209.150 & 209.155.
Ability to organize projects; respond to changing project conditions; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
A current State of Oregon Professional Land Surveyor’s License
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Progressive responsibility in surveying
A passion to provide leadership
The same values and missions as the City and the Bureau to provide a service-oriented work environment and promote workplace diversity and a positive employer relations environment.

Responsibilities

Perform survey research
Resolve right-of-way and boundary lines
Prepare legal descriptions and exhibit maps
Prepare and file records of surveys with the County
Process survey field data
Analyze/adjust survey control networks
Analyze/adjust construction/emergency monitoring projects
Create design/topographic base maps
Provide computations for survey field crews during construction
Collaborate with experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive office and field Survey staff
Use state-of-the-art surveying software (Trimble Software platforms, AutoCAD Civil 3D & MicroStation OpenRoads)
Collaborate on challenging projects throughout the City of Portland for various City Bureaus
Complete Design and Right-of-Way Surveys for Transportation, Water, Sewer, and Parks projects
Prepare legal descriptions for easements, right-of-way dedications and street vacations; design/topographic base maps; and construction staking files for street, sidewalk, and sewer improvement projects
Analyze survey field data and record survey information to resolve right-of-way/boundary lines
Draw, stamp/sign and file Records of Surveys with the County Surveyor’s Office
Mentor junior survey staff in survey procedures and practices