Survey Party Chief I

Description

SALARY

Survey Party Chief I: $29.015 - $35.35 / Hourly

Survey Party Chief II: $31.92 - $38.79 / Hourly

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous. The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on October 22, 2024.

THE POSITION: Under general supervision, leads and is responsible for field survey operations; plans and directs the work of a survey crew performing preliminary location, land, topographic and construction surveys; leads and instructs crew in job and work procedures; interprets construction plans for errors and omission to assist Engineers or Construction Inspectors in problem resolution; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

Plans the details for specific survey projects; researches record information; organizes, assigns and directs the work of a survey crew in conducting preliminary, location, construction, property, topographic and other precise surveys. Does the more complex field computations such as computing curves, missing distances, deflections, closures, bearings, and slopes; records and submits field notes.

Full Job Description: Survey Party Chief I, Survey Party Chief II

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the Application, Resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire that they have:

Survey Party Chief I:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible technical experience in surveying, AND
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Survey Party Chief II: In addition to the above:

• Land Surveyor-In-Training Certificate (LSIT), OR
• Land Surveyor License (LS), AND
• Two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to Survey Party Chief I.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: See full job description linked above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and certificate (if applicable); otherwise, the application may be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.

1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.

5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.

14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:

1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)

5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)

16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement website for additional information.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess two years of progressively responsible technical experience in surveying?

• Yes
• No

03

In response to question #2, please describe your technical work experience in surveying. Indicate in your answer at which job this was performed, and for how long.

04

Do you possess a valid Class C driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) or Land Surveyor License (LS)? (If yes, please attach a copy of your certificate.)

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that I must submit a completed Application, Supplemental Questionnaire and Certificate (if applicable) in order to have my application accepted. You may upload your certificate to your on-line application; submit in person to the Human Resources Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us; or fax to (661)852- 2070. When delivering, emailing, or faxing the certificate, please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Survey Party Chief I/II #02215 and submit to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency City of Bakersfield

Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 326-3773

(661) 326-3773

Website http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us