Survey Technician III

The County Surveyor's Office in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for a Survey Technician III in the Civil Survey and Public Land Corner Section of the Surveyor's Office. The primary duties may include surveying and administering public rights-of-way, retracing and resolving county road rights-of-way, providing survey support on Capital Projects, reviewing and writing legal descriptions for rights-of-way, monumenting and maintaining PLSS Corners, and drafting Records of Survey and PLSS U.S.B.T. Entries.
Ideal Candidate
The Survey Technician III is the advanced journey level class in the Survey Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including retracing County Road rights-of-way, drafting records of survey, reviewing and writing legal descriptions and/or supervising individual survey crews performing boundary and cadastral surveying.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, use this link: Survey Technician III

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in surveying, mathematics, geographic information systems, construction management, engineering, forestry, or related field; AND Two (2) years of responsible experience in boundary, cadastral or construction surveying. OR

• Four (4) years of responsible experience in boundary, cadastral or construction surveying, which includes functional lead or training personnel experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy .

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
Selection Process

1. Apply Today : We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications as soon as possible.
4. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will be required to successfully clear a driving record as pre-employment condition before a start date is determined.

Our Commitment to You We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .
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