Surveyor II - Extended
About The Position
Surveyor IIworks 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. About the division: 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 the ADA curb ramp program work.
Requirements
- Experienceperforming survey research, compiling record survey data, collecting and/or analyzing field data, and resolving right-of-way/boundary lines.
- Skillin 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.
- Abilityto 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.
- Knowledgeof 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.
- Abilityto 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
Responsibilities
- Collaboratewith experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive office and field survey staff
- Usestate-of-the-art surveying software (Trimble Software platforms, AutoCAD Civil 3D, & MicroStation OpenRoads)
- Collaborateon challenging projects throughout the City of Portland for various City Bureaus
- CompleteDesign and Right-of-Way Surveys for Transportation, Water, Sewer, and Parks projects
- Preparelegal descriptions for easements, right-of-way dedications, and street vacations; design/topographic basemaps; and construction staking files for street, sidewalk, and sewer improvement projects
- Analyzes field service data and records survey information to resolve right-of-way/boundary lines
- Draw, stamp/sign, and fileRecords of Surveys with the County Surveyor's Office
- Mentorjunior survey staff in survey procedures and practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
