SURVEY TECHNICIAN I
 Western Virginia Water Authority | |
 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Feb 19, 2025 | |
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JOB POSITION: SURVEY TECHNICIAN I
(Planning and Asset Management) Division: Engineering Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 105 Job Code: 315 Reports To: Engineering/GIS Technician III Date: 06-24-24 Revised Date: 00-00-00 Last Reviewed Date: 00-00-00 SUMMARY OF JOB This position is responsible for, but is not limited to, gathering field survey information for the planning, installation, maintenance, and documentation of the Western Virginia Water Authority's assets. The scope of responsibility includes the execution of various field surveys and data collection using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology relating to survey or GIS tasks. This position requires an ability to deal effectively with external (public, utilities, public agencies, etc.) and internal (WVWA) customers in a timely manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Investigates plans/documentation of existing utilities and conditions in specified areas to support mapping updates and project design efforts. * Conduct organized GIS grade GPS locates on various features and/or activities such as new services, miscellaneous requests and construction returns. * Processes field survey data for use in CAD and GIS. * Perform field locates and stake easements, property lines, and rights-of -way in the field for pipeline and facilities installation. * Interpret and understand blueprints, or construction plans from other utilities, highway plans, subdivision or building plans. * Performs basic field surveying for design of construction projects and support of construction activities, as needed. * Plan daily GPS data collection routines as necessary using documentation including but not limited to construction returns and "as-built" drawings. * Imports and manipulates survey data using computer software. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, and procedure manuals. * Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, reports, and related correspondence. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, verbally, or diagram form. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled. * Basic knowledge of cartographic principles and their application in the digital realm. * Basic knowledge of map coordinate systems and projects, and their usage in AutoCAD. * Strong computer skills, and experience with or ability to learn GIS and CAD software. * Ability to become proficient in use of computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Office suite, ESRI geographic information/asset management systems, SharePoint, etc. * Basic knowledge of hand-held and RTK GPS receivers or ability to learn how to use such equipment. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or certificate in computer aided drafting or related program from a recognized technical training institution. Two (2) or more years related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * Repetitive movement using equipment is involved. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl. * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * WVWA application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application * Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position | |