City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, the Survey Assistant I performs paraprofessional surveying work in the office or field. Essential functions include: following established surveying methods and procedures such as measuring horizontal and vertical distances to the order of accuracy and precision required using electronic and other surveying equipment; serving as a chainperson and a rodperson; acting as a recorder to the survey party; reducing and checking field survey notes, including sketches; clearing brush and other obstacles in survey lines; cleaning and maintaining surveying tools; using personal computers and survey-related software applications such as AutoCad and/or Tripod Data System (TDS); and recording document interpretation related to maps and deeds. Performs other related duties as required.

This is the entry level of the survey job code series.  This class is distinguished from the Survey Assistant II by the latter's higher level of responsibility and expertise.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.  Serves as a chainperson by measuring horizontal distances between points with a tape
     measure or prism, setting survey control points, records measurements for reference, and acts
     as recorder to the survey party when needed.

2.  Serves as rodperson by holding rod or reflector in locations as instructed while the Survey
     Assistant II reads the rod that indicates differences in elevation for cross-sections, stadia
     work, slope staking, setting precise vertical controls, and establishing benchmarks to provide
     points of known elevation.

3.  Reduces and checks field survey notes, which includes: making mathematical computations
     by using basic arithmetic calculations, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra; using calculators
     when necessary, to assist in providing the survey team with necessary data for further
     calculations, reports, and information.

4.  Clears brush and other obstacles in survey lines to enable the survey team to set up the
     necessary equipment to measure distances and take accurate readings.

5.  Cleans and maintains tools and other surveying equipment as instructed.

6.  Utilizes personal computers and related applications to download and check survey information and maps; may include use of AutoCAD.

7.  Drives a vehicle to work sites to perform survey work.

8.  Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:  procedures and methods used in surveying work; the operation of equipment used in surveying; safe working practices; mathematics (including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry).

Ability to:  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; relate effectively with a variety of people; and operate a vehicle.

1. One (1) year of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field); OR
2.   An Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Geomatics    engineering or a related field (see Notes below).
   
NOTES:

1. Related educational fields include Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Math, and/or Civil Engineering.
2. Some positions require that the incumbent travel to various work sites.