Survey Technician

THE POSITION

Are you a hands-on technical expert who thrives on accuracy and cutting-edge equipment? Would you take pride in knowing your diligent efforts are helping to shape the community around you? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a motivated Survey Technician to join the team in District 9. Within this role, you will perform advanced technical tasks to collect essential surveying data for various PennDOT projects. Apply today to showcase your skills in an impactful career where precision means progress!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Survey Technician, you will perform detailed technical activities involving the use of conventional, electronic, and GPS surveying equipment to measure exact locations of points and areas to best support the engineering needs of unit projects. You will be tasked with collecting data at critical points with prism and pole to create design files for highway maps, as well as staking right-of-way and bridge points as directed. You will also utilize various computer programs to upload survey information to prepare essential reports and plans. Throughout every task, you will ensure that delivering high-quality results for our customers remains a top priority.

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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• 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.

Condition 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.

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 p