Survey and Mapping Technician 1 (Instrument Operator)
Location: 22211 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33765
Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Make an Impact. Work Outdoors. Build Your Career in Surveying & Mapping.
Surveyors and Mappers play an important role in our community by helping determine land boundaries, elevations, and property information that support construction, development, and infrastructure projects. If you're looking for a career where you can work outdoors, learn technical skills, and be part of a collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with Pinellas County Public Works.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Action-oriented and ready to take initiative.
- A strong communicator who works well with others.
- Eager to learn and develop new technical skills.
- Flexible and positive when priorities or projects change.
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Safety-minded and detail-oriented when working in the field.
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to build hands-on surveying and mapping experience, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to projects that impact the community, and grow your career in a dynamic Public Works environment.
What Would You Do?
- Collect Survey Data: Operate a variety of survey instruments and assist with field data collection as part of a survey team.
- Support Survey Projects: Perform technical field work on a variety of surveying and mapping projects.
- Work with Professionals: Work under the direction of a licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper while developing your technical knowledge and skills.
- Support Major Projects: Contribute to projects supporting the County's Capital Improvement Program, land development, construction, and other County initiatives.
- Work in the Field & Office: Collaborate with both field and office-based staff to deliver accurate, high-quality products and services.
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Division's operations and projects.
What Do You Need To Have?
- Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate
- One (1) year of experience in land survey work; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
- Skilled in the use of survey instruments such as but not limited to: Total Stations, Automatic Levels, data collection systems and GPS.
- Basic Knowledge of computers and keyboard familiarity.
- Possession of sufficient physical stamina to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions with exposure to traffic, extreme heat and rainfall.
Highly Desirable
- Knowledge of the techniques and practices of land surveying and mapping.
- Ability to interpret drawings, deeds and maps.
- Ability to operate motorized equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general construction principles and practices.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, maps, and construction drawings.
- Ability to make routine surveying computations quickly and accurately.
- Ability to maintain and calibrate survey instruments.
What Great Benefits Do We Offer?
- Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
- Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
- We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want to Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.
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