Job type: Full time
Division Name: Quality Management Division
Pay Range: $21.65 – $27.61
Job Close: March 11, 2020

The Survey Technician position supports the City of Austin Public Works Department in the Quality Management Division. This position will research record information, process survey data, prepare CAD files and field notes and assist field crew for boundary, topographic and design surveys.

At the Public Works Department, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin. We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure.

The Public Works Department values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity. These values are supported by how we work; exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using Trimble GPS & Total Station Equipment.
• Experience with GIS software and other spatial analysis software to analyze survey data.
• Experience with customer service working with the public and other City Departments
• Experience with Word, Excel and ArcGIS Software.
• Experience with ACAD Civil 3D and COGO Software.

Click here for the job posting on City of Austin’s website.