City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
Survey Technician |
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FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (30) Technicians |
Class Code: | 18477 | Salary Grade: | ZK9 |
Approved: | December 01, 2000 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
Purpose: | |||
Under general direction, is responsible for the collection and analysis of field survey data and general support of surveying related activities on behalf of the City. | |||
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Adjusts and operates surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, and data collection devices. |
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
None. |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth’s surface. |
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Minimum Qualifications: | |||
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus two (2) years experience in a field related to land surveying, environmental science, geography, mathematics, or civil engineering; or Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, geography, mathematics, or civil engineering. |
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Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
May require a valid Texas driver’s license. |
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |