Technician - Property Office

State of Maine • Wilton, ME

4d • $22 - $31

About The Position

This position serves as a member of the Maine DOT Property Office based out of Region 3 in Wilton, Maine. Primary responsibilities include conducting topographic, GPS, construction, and other survey work as part of a field crew. Additional responsibilities include research and acquisition of public and civil records, tracking and data entry of Property Owner Reports (PORs), and maintenance and calibration of survey equipment. Work requires the ability to use complex electronic survey equipment and related software, computer skills to process survey data, and perform editing tasks associated with research and data entry in Realty Management System (RMS). The incumbent may act as survey crew chief on an as-needed basis. This position requires attention to detail and a commitment to acquiring accurate survey and property information. Work will be conducted throughout the Western Region and at times performed under limited supervision. Preference will be given to those with prior survey experience.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in engineering –OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Prior survey experience

Responsibilities

• Conducting topographic, GPS, construction, and other survey work as part of a field crew.
• Research and acquisition of public and civil records.
• Tracking and data entry of Property Owner Reports (PORs).
• Maintenance and calibration of survey equipment.
• Process survey data.
• Perform editing tasks associated with research and data entry in Realty Management System (RMS).
• Act as survey crew chief on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees