Survey Technician

This position will start at Step 1 ($28.84/hour). Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $28.84 - $35.24.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.

This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. 

This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

1. Researches easements and property information for the City’s property and easement tracking system. Verifies easement and property details and legal description information. Enters information into the City property tracking information system.

2.  Collects monument information and updates the City’s survey control and monumentation database.

3. Researches Whatcom County subdivision and survey records for use in the City’s subdivision tracking system and the GIS system. Researches County assessor and auditor information to ensure the City’s records are complete.

4. Performs survey data collection using GPS equipment, total stations, and levels.

5. Provides information and technical assistance to other staff, consultants, contractors, engineers and the general public.
   
   

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

1. Assists in other areas of engineering as assigned.

2. Performs related duties within the scope of the classification

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Survey work is performed at field sites (including developed and undeveloped areas) and in an office setting with extensive work with computers. Outdoor field work exposes the employee to inclement weather and conditions associated with a construction environment and traffic hazards. Drives a motor vehicle to work locations. Frequently lifts and carries moderately heavy surveying equipment over uneven terrain, and on occasion, through dense underbrush. Occasionally must lift heavy objects such as manhole covers and catch basin rims (with tools) weighing up to approximately 100 lbs. Employees are required to use a full range of appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices.

• Frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone and printer;

• Continuously bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb, cut brush, and set stakes;

• Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas;

• Frequently operate a motor vehicle;

• Frequently lift and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. and occasionally lift heavy objects of up to 100 lbs. with mechanical assistance.

• One year of college level study in surveying technology or related courses.

OR

• A minimum of one year of experience in land or construction surveying.

• Current college students preferred.

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, child and adult abuse records check, and local background check.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and a good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along** 

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City’s commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

This is a continuous recruitment. Complete applications will be sent to the Public Works department for further review. 

The Public Works department will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews.

Equal Opportunity:

Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40 ), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment. 

Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment. 
• The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. 
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied. 
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

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