What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Survey Helper position at City of Des Moines, IA?
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under immediate supervision, performs simple non professional engineering work of routine difficulty in the field.
The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Residency Incentive
Volunteer Time
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
Employee Discounts
Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in algebra and geometry; or
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties
Required Special Qualifications
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
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Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically tohumanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Acts as head or rear chair bearer in a field survey party.
- Takes measurements with tape or chain.
- Drives stakes and clears brush, carries and cares for survey instruments, tools and vehicles.
- Assists on level or transit work; sets and marks grade stakes, hubs and turning points; constructs bench marks and monuments; marks in field and records high water during floods.
- Makes simple computations and field notes; prepares cross sections, profiles, mass diagrams and charts.
- May act as relief instrument person; performs non professional engineering work not involving the use of complex formulae.
- May perform simple engineering drafting and other surveying and simple drafting duties as directed.
- May perform other related non professional duties involving Engineering and Public Works.
- Performs related work as required.
