Survey Technician

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Licensed Surveyor & Land Use Records Manager, performs non-routine and varied property and other survey and land use assignments. Assists other District staff with investigations of property line issues, complaints, and encroachments. May inspect utility facilities for compliance and location determination. and location determination. Reviews and verifies District real estate records and digitizes these records and files. Assembling land use records including title documents, ALTA/ACSM, topographic, and construction surveys. Research various other sources to obtain and verify land use information for various departmental projects and assists with real estate tax exemptions. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Duties

Travel to locations to survey the area and record data and assist Surveyor in documenting sites and data points and assists District staff with investigations of property line issues, disputes, complaints, and possible encroachments.

Assists with inspections of Forest Preserve sites to ensure compliance with the terms of approved licenses, easements, agreements or permits. Reviews, digitizes and files license and easement surveys, exhibits and construction documents.

Gather data on land features, boundaries, and elevations using survey instruments such as GPS, theodolites, and levels. Provides data about topography and geographic measurements to support map making.

Conducts field surveys to verify property boundaries and property matters, takes photos and prepares documentation about conditions and work involved at survey sites under the direction of the Licensed Surveyor.

Search, locate and recover markers, including stones and property irons, and set out stakes and other markers.

Lay out grids and position rods, operate measuring equipment, including theodolites, prisms and electronic tools.

Clear brush and transport tools and materials over uneven terrain, retrieve stakes, rebar and other miscellaneous materials from the site.

Inspects construction activities and reports on those activities.

Uses mathematical calculations to determine quantities and areas.

Assists with Land Use correspondence, taking meeting notes, record keeping and digitization of Land Use records.

Research District real estate records and files, Cook County Recorder of Deeds documents, Cook County Assessor information, Sidwell maps, and various other sources to obtain necessary real estate information for various departments and projects.

Assists in the review, preparation, and filing of real estate tax exemptions with the Cook County Assessor.

Assists in the preparation and filing of tax property identification number consolidations and recordings.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Mathematics or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 1 year of work experience interpreting legal descriptions, plats, surveys, plans, contract specifications, and field layouts.

OR

Must possess an associate degree in Land Surveying, Mathematics or a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 2 years of work experience interpreting legal descriptions, plats, surveys, plans, contract specifications, and field layouts.

OR

Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND at least 4 years of work experience in construction site inspection and surveying AND at least 2 years of work experience interpreting legal descriptions, plats, surveys, plans, contract specifications, and field layouts.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a Certified Land Surveying Technician Certificate;

OR

Licensed Surveyor In Training Certificate;

OR

Professional License Surveyor Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

General knowledge of the principals, practices and techniques of land surveying.

Considerable knowledge of standard sources of surveying information, boundary work, instrument use, GPS, total stations and computer use.

Ability to prepare, read and interpret construction plans and plats of survey.

Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations related to land

Skill in interpreting legal descriptions, plats, surveys, plans, contract specifications and field layouts.

Knowledge of real estate systems and terminologies such as plats and legal descriptions.

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time, to shift priorities as required, and to maintain accurate and precise records and files.

Skill and ability to communicate appropriately with diverse groups.

Ability to interpret District policy and procedures and to maintain working relationships with other departments, outside agencies, and the public.

Knowledge and ability to communicate plans throughout the levels of rank and title.

This position requires traveling to work assignments for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Veteran's Preference

When applying for employment with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify him/herself as a Veteran on his/her employment application by answering "Yes" to the question "Are you a military veteran?"

Attach a copy of his/her DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at the time of application by uploading it as part of your application. If there are multiple DD 214s, DD 215s, or NGB 22s, the one with the most recent date should be submitted. Coast Guard members must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (before 911) or the Department of Homeland Security (after 911).

Veteran must provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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General District Employment Requirements

PROOF OF EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WILL BE REQUIRED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. We value our employees and the different talents, expertise, and viewpoints that each brings to the table. We believe a robust exchange of ideas results in better decision-making and we commit to providing a constructive, safe, and positive work atmosphere that promotes mutual respect and empowers individuals to thrive in their jobs.