Survey Technician w/ Oregon Dept of Transportation - Deadline June 10!

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Materials-Lab---ODOT/Survey-Technician_REQ-11511

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range:
18.36 - 26.69 per hour

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Survey Technician

Job Description:
Engineering Specialist 2 – Survey Technician
Oregon Department of Transportation
Highway Division – Technical Services and Engineering Branch
Engineering Automation Section/Geometronics Unit
Salem


The role:
Do you have experience using GPS equipment? We are recruiting two temporary survey technicians to participate as members of field crews for our Geometronics Unit. As a survey technician, you will work on projects throughout the state, primarily focused on project development, remote sensing and field surveys.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

A day in the life:

• Operate total stations, digital levels, GPS receivers, and laser scanners for the development of topographic maps, digital terrain models, and right-of-way retracement maps.
• Process and adjust field survey data using a variety of software on field and office computers.
• Make field reconnaissance to retrace surveys and locate existing survey monuments.
• Clear brush for survey purposes using machetes and chain saws.
• Operate and maintains survey vehicles statewide.
• Maintain and adjust survey equipment.
• This position works outdoors more than 50% of the time.
• Must be able to operate survey vehicles statewide, which may be in remote areas and in heavy traffic.
• Extensive travel required.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on rugged terrain.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• This job posting is for a temporary position and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!

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What we need:
Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Note: Temporary employees do not have to meet minimum qualifications. This is posted for information only.
Engineering Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications

• An associate's degree in engineering technology from a community college or technical school of engineering and two years of experience directly related to engineering.

OR 

• Three and one-half years (42 months) of sub-professional engineering experience.

OR 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: If you are currently a transportation maintenance specialist 2 (TMS2) or have been one in the past, in addition to your completed application, please attach section three of your TMS2 position description to receive full credit for your related work. If your experience includes work in multiple maintenance disciplines (e.g. highway, sign, bridge, striping or landscape) please attach section three of the position description for each of the relevant disciplines.

What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

• Preference will be given to college students pursuing a degree in geomatics or land surveying.
• Experience using GPS equipment.
• Experience researching and locating survey monuments.

How to apply:

• If you are applying internally, through your employee Workday profile, complete the application. We will not accept an attached resume in place of a completed application.
• If you are applying through the external job site, complete the application/upload your resume/drag and drop your resume (the system will parse your information into the application). We will not accept an attached resume in place of a completed application.
• Complete questionnaire.
• After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request authorization. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the public records request task will come to your Workday inbox.​

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-986-7146 or email [email protected].