Survey Technician

THE POSITION

Become a Survey Technician with the Department of Transportation and support projects that keep communities connected! You will join a team that values precision, teamwork, and curiosity as you support surveys that guide roadway and bridge designs. The position provides hands-on experience with modern tools and opportunities to gain experience that can put you on track for professional licensing. This is a rewarding path for someone who enjoys technical work and being out in the field!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports a survey team by operating tools and equipment that help produce accurate information for transportation projects. The work involves both technical tasks and teamwork in a variety of field settings. As a Survey Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate surveying instruments and tools to support a wide range of survey activities
• Data Collection: Use equipment and software to gather and process control networks and survey data
• Plan Interpretation: Read and evaluate roadway, bridge, and property documents to verify accuracy
• Team Communication: Communicate with team members using radio, verbal, and hand signals
• Field Leadership: Assist with plan reviews and help resolve daily survey challenges when serving as temporary lead
• Equipment Care: Maintain surveying instruments, supplies, and items stored in the survey truck

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.