Survey Crew Leader

Description of Work

Are you a highly skilled Engineer Technician with an interest in Geodetic surveying? Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role? Join our team and make a significant impact on NC Emergency Management! This Engineer Technician III position is located in the Hazard Mitigation section of NC Emergency Management with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

The Survey Crew Leader will require the selected candidate to have an advanced level professional work supporting engineers, surveyors and other professionals. The selected candidate will be serving as a geodetic survey crew chief, performing all aspects of geodetic surveying and survey activities to support the floodplain mapping/flood inundation mapping alert network. The candidate will also be expected to supervise members of the survey crew, training other technicians and reviewing the work of members of the survey crew for accuracy. The Survey Crew Leader will be responsible to complete tasks such as utilizing specialized geodetic and conventional survey methods with specialized equipment. This will include geodetic quality Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers recording signals from navigational satellites, geodetic and conventional leveling equipment, total stations, and gravity meters.

The Survey Crew Leader will perform a wide variety of complex assignments in analyzing, computing, editing, processing of geodetic/conventional survey field data and daily direct the activities of members of the survey crew in data collection of geodetic and conventional surveys.

If selected for the position, the candidate will be expected to review completed field data performed by the field crew to insure completeness and accuracy. This position involves a fairly wide range of independent decision making and use of judgment in the field and geodetic/conventional survey activities. The selected candidate will receive project assignments from higher level professionals and will be expected to direct the survey crew in the field operations to complete the assignments.

This position will be responsible for the safety of the survey crew performing field operations in a safe manner and utilizing traffic control when working on or near a roadway. This position is also responsible for the daily operations of the field crew, including administrative work needed to ensure that the office operates efficiently.

The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the State of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation action plans at the State and local level, managing, and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring, managing, and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the State. The Geodetic Survey Section applies state-of-the art methods of precise positioning and advanced geodetic techniques to establish and maintain the official survey base of the state of North Carolina and to support floodplain mapping, boundary determination, property delineation, infrastructure development, resource evaluation surveys, GIS, agriculture and scientific applications.

The primary purpose of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s

potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

* Experience using survey grade Global Navigation Satellite System equipment.
* Experience using total stations to collect accurate horizontal and/or vertical positional data.
* Experience using level equipment to collect accurate horizontal and/or vertical positional data.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

· Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

· Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

· International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

· Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

· Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27607

Salary : $43,738 - $76,542