What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community?
Definition: Under close supervision of the Senior Survey Party Chief, performs entry level survey engineering work on a field survey crew. This position is treated as an FLSA non-exempt position and is considered a DRIVING position.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledges, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.)
- Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
- Knowledge of survey terminology.
- Knowledge of fundamental survey engineering techniques and procedures.
- Skill in the use of basic hand tools.
- Skill with mathematical computation and use of calculators.
- Skill with use of network computers for use in communication, basic correspondence, and record keeping.
- Skill with time management.
- Ability to learn understand and comply with written and oral instructions in the English language.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and outside contract workers.
- Ability to learn survey processes and techniques relating to Community requirements.
- Ability to take appropriate action in accordance with decisions made.
- Ability to remain aware of changes in the field by reading, attending training, actively participating in the day-to-day activities on the job, etc.
- Ability to check basic mathematical calculations related to survey work.
- Ability to apply algebra and geometry to calculate right triangles.
- Ability to apply addition and subtraction to calculate elevations and stationing.
- Ability to travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.
- Ability to interact effectively in a group setting to solve problems or gather information.
- Ability to complete forms to record or report information in standard format as specified by the form.
- Ability to communicate orally with other employees and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, or using a hand held radio.
- Ability to measure distance using a tape measure or electronic distance measuring device.
- Ability to make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintains static arm-hand position to operate survey instruments.
- Ability to coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously.
- Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to use survey instruments, or to load and unload supplies from the crew truck.
- Ability to drive stakes with up to a 16 pound sledgehammer to set grades on construction projects.
- Ability to make continuous or repetitive hand-arm movement to send signals to a survey crew.
- Ability to move objects between 20-50 pounds long distances (20 feet or more).
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements and dust.
- Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to walk distances up to a ½ mile at a time; up to five miles per day.
- Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Ability to operate a SRPMIC vehicle as necessary to support department and survey division operations.
- Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED, and coursework in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is preferred.
- Equivalency – Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.
- Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
Salary : $56,882 - $75,375
