Survey Technician I

THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

This series specification describes two levels of Survey Technician classifications which, under close supervision at the lower level and under direction at the high level, perform sub-professional land surveying tasks in both field and office; and perform other related duties.  

The class of Survey Technician I may serve as a junior member of a land surveying team conducting topographic, boundary, control and construction surveys, or in the office performs elementary map examinations.  Incumbents of the class of Survey Technician I are expected to promote to the next higher class of Survey Technician II after two years of experience and demonstrated knowledge and necessary competence in applying the basic surveying methods employed by the County and with a basic understanding of the procedures for map examinations as required by state regulations.  

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Survey Technician I (#2140)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Public Works Agency, under the direction of the County Surveyor, is seeking entry-level candidates who are enthusiastic about advancing the Agency’s mission in mapping and the measurement sciences. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, intellectually curious, and a positive contributor to a collaborative team environment. Individuals with non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for education and experience in land surveying. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in one or more of the following areas:

• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Familiarity with computer drafting software such as AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with database management systems (DBMS).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or SQL for GIS/mapping.
• Familiarity with reading legal descriptions and plotting deeds.
• Familiarity with map related historical records and research.
• An understanding of cartography and map production.
• An understanding of remote sensing and GNSS technologies.
• Experience writing narratives, drafting reports or documenting procedures and methodologies related to spatial data.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I-II).

EITHER I

Education: Completion of a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university consisting of at least 12 semester/18 quarter units of combined course work in mathematics (college algebra and trigonometry) and/or land surveying.  

OR II

Experience: The equivalent of one-year full-time land surveying experience that included at least six months of land surveying field experience. 

License: Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:  

• Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Basic land surveying concepts, techniques and practices.

Ability to:  

• Perform various sub-professional surveying duties involving clerical, computational and manual skills.
• Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and trigonometric computations.
• Work harmoniously as a member of a small team and with the public.
• Perform extensive physical work in all kinds of terrain and weather.
• Operate a computer.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst 
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Erika.Beams@acgov.org | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.