Land Survey Technician (Engineering Associate II)

Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation/Bureau of Engineering and Construction/Surveys.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs advanced subprofessional engineering, drafting, design, simulation, and computational work.

• Performs complex drafting, computational, and design work in the preparation of plans and specifications for County projects.

• Prepares designs for water, sewerage, and storm drainage facilities, public buildings and other public works projects.

• Interprets construction plans and deeds.

• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.

• Computes data used in determining control points and direction of survey parties.

• Interprets and plots data obtained by field survey parties.

• Assists engineers on survey problems.

• Plots property outlines from drawings and deed descriptions.

• Performs title searches and prepares legal metes and bounds descriptions.

• Prepares maps, drawings, and signs.

• Makes field inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

• Takes field measurements of existing utility crossings.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

plus

at least six years' subprofessional engineering experience.

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to maximum of four years for the required experience.

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Land Survey Technician (Engineering Associate II)

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.