Survey and Mapping Specialist

**Open Until Filled**

Under the direction of a Registered Surveyor, supervises office staff, crew chiefs, and/or survey field crews engaged in surveying and mapping activities. Creates and updates databases, maintains survey field notes and records, computes and sets monuments as needed; and prepares section corner certification documentation. Position ensures work meets the requirements of Chapter 472 of the Florida Statutes, Land Surveying and Mapping, and the Standards of Practice in Chapter 5J-17 of the Florida Administrative Code.

This is a "mandatory testing" position that requires drug testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises and assigns work/projects to office staff, crew chiefs, and/or survey field crews engaged in surveying and mapping activities

Performs County-wide GPS observations

Performs data collection, including database and AutoCAD drawing creation

Performs data collection with robotic total station and vertical control densification

Calculates, solves, and prepares boundary surveys from field notes and recorded plats

Prepares and verifies legal descriptions for boundary surveys and certified corner record documentation

Maintains survey records, reports and files as required by Florida statutes and departmental policies

Prepares and verifies base maps for engineering design purposes

Records survey notes legibly and efficiently in the accepted format

Provides computational support to field crews

Provides computations and quality control for the GIS base map

Designs and creates databases, drawings, forms, and spreadsheets as needed

Consults with public and private engineers, inspectors, and contractors as needed on assigned projects/functions

Reviews and prepares reports from completed work of survey field crews and office technical staff

Establishes new procedures and methods that improve efficiency and productivity of the survey section

Assists the public and County personnel with survey related questions

Aids in occupational and professional training and development of survey personnel

Properly care for precision surveying instruments and other equipment or vehicles related to assigned tasks

Participates in research, data compilation, and assimilation into various reports and studies concerning assigned functional area as directed

Uses online governmental programs from the National Geodetic Survey (such as OPUS, NAVCON, GEOCON, and VERTCON)

Maintains inventory control for the Survey Division

May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks

Performs other related duties as required

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and eight (8) years of specific land surveying experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and/or working experience and three (3) years in a supervisory role in the surveying field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):

relevant statutes and codes of the State of Florida governing the practice of Surveying and Mapping (Chapter 472 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 5J-17 of the Florida Administrative Code)

manual of Instructions for the Survey of the Public Land of the United States

modern survey work principles and practice and an understanding of historical survey practice and methodology

geographic Coordinated Systems and the State Plane Coordinate System

operation, adjustment, maintenance, and care of all instruments including: GPS receivers, transits, theodolites, electronic data collectors, automatic levels, electronic distance measurers, and laser levels

stakeout calculations and field stakeout procedures

basic first aid and safety requirements of field work

conventional and GPS equipment and practices, and an understanding of drafting, CAD, and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology

Carlson, Topcon, Leica, Trimble, or equivalent surveying software and their computer applications

report and record maintenance principles and procedures

principles of budget development, evaluation, adherence, and project cost projection

inventory control principles and practices

effective supervisory principles and practices

research methods and techniques

written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity

operation of various computer or other electronic devices, printers, plotters, scanners, drafting equipment, and search engines

organization, prioritization, and time management

data collection and retrieval

read and interpret aerial photographs and topographical maps of all types

read, interpret, and contribute to the development of engineering plans and specifications

relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent courtesy, and tact in considerable public contact and/or confrontational situations

establish and maintain working relationships with supervisor, support staff and other department and County employees

adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies

convey a sense of authority and influence

apply sound judgement and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists

read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions

understand and perform advanced mathematical skills, i.e., graphs, geometric, or algebraic principles, linear, angular, elevation, and unit system conversion

work efficiently and effectively to ensure the accuracy of information collected in the field

give clear instructions, maintain proper field notes, and keep detailed records

estimate materials needed for specific tasks

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

Must traverse and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans

• Prescription coverage

• Employee health clinic

• Employee fitness centers

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Group Life Insurance