What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Person position at Harris County?
Position Overview
Works as a member of a Survey Field Crew under the direct supervision of the Survey Party Chief. Performs boundary, topographic and other land surveys for Harris County properties and rights-of-way.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for maintaining ample quantities of supplies, as well as loading and maintaining equipment for assigned survey crew
- Operation, handling and maintenance of survey equipment, including GNSS receivers, Robotic and Conventional Instrumentation, levels, etc.
- Responsible for getting to and working at jobsites that are not easily accessible either by vehicle or on foot
- Responsible for reporting survey measurements, (angles, distances, coordinates, etc.), and their accuracies to Survey Crew Chief
- Assists with traffic control around survey area
- Responsible for maintaining harmonious relationships and communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the general public
- Performs other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Instrument Person working on boundary and topographic surveying projects, with experience in other types of surveying.
- Must have verifiable experience in operating field instrumentation and equipment, including but not limited to conventional levels, total stations, GNSS rovers and receivers, and data collectors.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Must possess the skills to work effectively and efficiently within a team.
- Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions that includes the practical use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as they apply to surveying.
- Must have the physical strength and stamina to work as a member of a survey crew, which includes but may not be limited to measuring with a survey chain, chopping brush and trees, holding prism poles and level rods for long periods of time, learning to keep field notes, using and learning to use different types of surveying equipment, and potentially learning to lead a survey field crew.
- Must be willing to work in various weather and working conditions.
- Must also possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Education
- Some college course work or higher.
Experience:
- Progressive experience in surveying crews; from Rodman to Instrument Man or higher with verifiable efficiency and production in all roles.
- Experience in construction surveying along with the use of other utilized field equipment is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs): Strong, progressive experience with an understanding of the use of field instrumentation, (Trimble and Leica), GNSS, robotic total stations, total stations, data collectors, levels, and other equipment.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
