Senior Survey Technician

The City of Oxnard Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Survey Technician with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of policies and procedures related to the land surveying, construction, design, and maintenance of public works systems and facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• Technician is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: operates reflective prism pole, leveling rod, and self-reading rods for vertical control, construction and topographic surveys; takes measurement readings while maintaining proper tape tension and plumbing with a plumb bob over survey points;

• Provides mathematical checks of measured angles, electronic slope measurement reduction or slope chain reduction to horizontal distances, angle conversions to bearings, and prorations correcting measured lines or angles;

• Records and checks the accuracy of measured distances by keeping peg notes; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable instrument locations and setting up survey instruments; prepares and sets survey markers and construction stakes indicating offset, cut and fill data, elevations, stationing, slope stake information and position location; sets and plumbs foresight and backsight targets for transit lines; performs field maintenance of survey tools and equipment; clears brush and other obstacles for line of sight for the survey;

•  Loads the appropriate equipment and supplies into survey vehicle to conduct the day's survey work; drives a survey vehicle to various locations

• Ability to operate levels, electronic calculators, electronic distance measuring devices, electronic data collectors, total stations, GNSS equipment and other precision instruments.

• Assists in the establishment and setting of survey monuments; stocks, cleans, and maintains vehicle

• Performs survey assignments such as data collection for design surveys; performs plan interpretation and calculations for construction staking; performs preparation of field notes for documentation of surveying activities.

• Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, engineering procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties

• Conduct Computer Aided Design(CAD) drafting and computing operations in the preparation of a wide variety of engineering drawings and plans

• Calculate vertical and horizontal alignments for surveyors

• Maintain computer programs for various types of drawings and project information

• Develop and modifies computer programs required to provide graphics, maps, and for engineering drawings

• Research files for existing plans, profiles, and maps for data for proposed projects

• Respond to inquiries from contractors, other agencies and public regarding city requirements and construction projects; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints

• Make field checks of project sites as needed; assists with field survey work; performs title searches, research right-of-way and easements based on legal descriptions

• Interpret and draft legal description drawings; prepares sketches of designs from instructions and design data; interprets and converts survey notes to various types of drawings

Payroll/Classification Title: Engineering Technician Supervisor

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

As assigned, incumbents supervise paraprofessional, technical and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician in that it provides specialized and advanced technical work in support of engineering function and provides oversight, training and supervision of Engineering Technician staff and activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Engineering Technician in that it provides specialized and advanced technical work in support of engineering function and provides oversight, training and supervision of Engineering Technician staff and activities.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Oversees, reviews and participates in technical plan check activities for City plans, designs, improvements, drawings, annexations and related proposals; assigns and reviews work; monitors adherence with and maintains compliance with City standards, regulations and municipal code provisions.

• As assigned, supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and/or implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.

• Performs right-of-way street, utilities and storm drain design; assists engineering staff in the performance of office and field engineering work.

• Prepares engineering designs and related drawings, specifications and estimates in support of construction and maintenance of various engineering projects related to roads, parks, utilities, drainage facilities and other public works projects.

• Prepares property descriptions; verifies, prepares and/or checks maps, notes, drawings, tracings, cost estimates, easements and engineering calculations.

• Responds to inquiries and concerns from developers, contractors and the public; provides information and related to operational practices, procedures and City requirements; resolves issues or provides reference to appropriate resource.

• Prepares a variety of special engineering reports and studies.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:  

EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree in surveying, engineering, building construction, drafting or field related to assignment 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Four (4) years of paraprofessional engineering experience, preferably in land surveying or engineering design.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Engineering Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales at vivian.morales@oxnard.org or (805) 200-5458.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.