Survey Crew Chief with Multnomah County (pdx)

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Pay Range:
$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly

Department:
Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:
Regular Represented

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
November 07, 2024
The Opportunity:
*only apply for this position once*


OVERVIEW:
This Work Matters!

The Department of Community Services is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours weekly) Engineering Technician 3 to act as the Survey Crew Chief.

The Engineering Technician 3 is part of the Multnomah County Survey Section. This section is responsible, among other things, for restoring and maintaining Public Land Corners; reviewing, filing and indexing work submitted by land surveyors; and providing survey support for capital improvement and other county projects. 

In this position you will: 

• Act as the lead crew member of the land survey crew for government corner restoration and maintenance, plat field inspections, and survey work on county roads and bridges
• Keep accurate field notes
• Perform preliminary survey work for construction such as topographical surveys
• Locate and maintain public land corner monuments and references by taking precise measurements and compiling detailed notes for analysis by field and office staff
• Read and interpret construction plans and calculate grades for roadbeds, (e.g., horizontal and vertical curves) storm and sanitary sewer lines and related utilities
• Oversee and direct the work of 1-3 personnel
• Communicate with engineers, other surveyors, construction contractors and workers and other members of the public
• Operate total station, GPS receivers and data collectors
• Drive stakes, iron pipes and iron rods with a sledgehammer, chop heavy brush with machetes, brush hook and chainsaw. Dig asphalt with a jackhammer. Tough hiking with equipment in steep wooded terrain. Use pick and shovel for digging
• Create safe traffic control plans for working in the right of way for the safety of the public and crew
• Drive and maintain survey vehicle, often driving up to 80+ miles per day

Who Are We?
Our department’s mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too. 

What We Can Offer You:
With us, you will be challenged. You will be encouraged to excel. You will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. And you will be proud to be a part of the Multnomah County Surveyor’s Office. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing top-notch services to the community. 

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.


TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in an engineering or surveying technology, construction management, or related field (relevant experience can substitute for education on a year by year basis); AND
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in land surveying, civil engineering, or a related field
• Valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Thorough knowledge of land surveying principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to operate various land surveying instruments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Certification as a Land Surveying Intern
• Two years of experience leading survey field crews

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position.  Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.