Surveyor Trainee - Public Works & Transportation (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Works in the field and office to assist in conducting surveys and in the preparation of legal descriptions to gather information from and disseminate survey information to various user groups. Job Description Overview The Surveyor Trainee supports, assists, and participates in the work of the survey staff in a para-professional position. Learns and trains start to finish surveys, prepares documents for field personnel, reviews survey submittals, and assist with fieldwork as necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of surveying tools, methods, and practices.
• Drafting and reporting skills
• Mathematical skills, typing, and general clerical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures
• Researching and understanding deeds and other survey related records
• Ability to learn and develop understanding of survey techniques and special situations
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a Surveying field.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a Surveyor in Training (SIT) certificate issued by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyor (TBPLS) with the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports in the preparation of various types of surveys that require result in final drawings and legal descriptions; learns how to survey plats, easements, and property acquisitions; performs research, calculations, data analysis, and drafting and composing a legal description.
• Performs and provides assistance for vertical control surveys as requested by various departments; learns various techniques including differential leveling to perform survey work with accuracy and efficiency.
• Reviews and evaluates surveys done in house as well as those submitted by consultants; checks survey work for accuracy before it is accepted by the city; identifies discrepancies or problems and ensures the appropriate personnel are notified and the situation resolved.
• Assists in the processing of field data for incorporation into MicroStation for use by survey staff; effectively converts field data into a usable office format.
• Drafts and prepares information for use by the field staff; researches survey area, prepares maps or drawings, and provides them with other materials such as deeds or other maps; supports the overall efficiency and accuracy of workers performing survey work in the field.
• Performs and supports various other unusual or unique survey situations; works with contractors and other vendors to provide accurate and efficient surveying work for differing situations.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level