What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Project Specialist position at Salt River Project?
Requisition ID: 18223
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
Benefits
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
Responsible for managing survey workload and assigning jobs to Survey Techs for land rights and preparation for construction. Provide support in solving complex survey problems that affect construction and SRP land rights. Coordinates with internal Field Survey Scheduler, Survey Field Supervisor and Survey Tech Manager daily for managing and scheduling projects. Collaboration with Land Analysists, Designers, Design Project Leads, Construction Consultants and customers to provide successful and effective project support. Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements to improve the Survey Department's overall effectiveness.
What You'll Do
Minimum of 15 college credits (100 ) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
Benefits
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200 hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Responsible for managing survey workload and assigning jobs to Survey Techs for land rights and preparation for construction. Provide support in solving complex survey problems that affect construction and SRP land rights. Coordinates with internal Field Survey Scheduler, Survey Field Supervisor and Survey Tech Manager daily for managing and scheduling projects. Collaboration with Land Analysists, Designers, Design Project Leads, Construction Consultants and customers to provide successful and effective project support. Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements to improve the Survey Department's overall effectiveness.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for managing survey workload by reviewing, prioritizing, and assigning projects to Survey Techs.
- Analyzes and solves survey problems for both field and office.
- Responsible for reviewing and signing/stamping survey maps and documents.
- Under minimum direction meets with survey employees (field and office), and other land and construction professionals to resolve survey related project challenges and priorities.
- Communicates with project stake holders such as Land Analysts, Designers and Construction Consultants to drive projects to completion.
- Assists with training and mentoring of survey personnel.
- Maintains, reviews and enters job notes in work management systems.
- Exceptional communication (both written and verbal) including ability to build interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Highly effective project management, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to professionally lead others
- Agile and versatile learner with a growth mindset
- Extensive survey knowledge/experience in boundary, land rights and construction.
- Extensive drafting experience as it pertains to surveying.
- Candidate must have Arizona Land Surveyor Registration which includes successful completion of the professional land surveyor examination. The Arizona Land Surveyor Registration requires active engagement in education or experience, or both, in the profession for which registration is sought for at least six years as noted in the "Rules of the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration". Candidate must then have a minimum of one year of prior related job work experience as a Registered Land Surveyor. (Total = seven years of experience)
- Must be qualified as a "Surveyor a SR" or "Technician Engineering SR".
- Must be a current Arizona Registered Land Surveyor. Registration as a certified federal surveyor (CFedS) is desirable but not required.
- Must be able to perform the physical aspects of a Surveyor A SR. and the technical requirements of an Engineering SR. Tech.
- Due to the interaction with internal and external clients the successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position also requires candidate to be able to read, write and interpret survey reports
- Minimum of 8 years progressive experience as a Survey Tech, field survey.
- Must be a current Arizona Registered Land Surveyor.
- Registration as a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) is desirable but not required.
- Completion of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution which prepares the employee for the assignment is desirable but not required.
Minimum of 15 college credits (100 ) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
