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| W & S Engineering Survey Technician 2 | |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in survey work to include one year of experience as rod person or instrument person are required. Must possess Driver license. | |
| Job Specifications | |
| NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled technical work assisting on surveying and engineering field projects.
Employees in this class are responsible for performing the duties of an instrument person using surveying instruments in topographic or hydrographic field surveys. Work assignments are received accompanied by detailed written or verbal instructions. Incumbents have more responsibility for work methods and greater opportunity to use independent judgment than in the next lower class. Work may include directing Engineering Surveying Technician 1 in the performance of their duties. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for satisfactory application of surveying skills and compliance with instructions and procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Sets up, adjusts and operates a transit/theodolite and electronic measuring device to locate and establish lines, points and angles, and establish the correlation of surface features with each other by angles, elevations and distances.
Sets up, adjusts and operates a level and electronic device to obtain or establish elevations of surface features and waterways.
Directs Engineering Surveying Tech 1's in the performance of surveying duties, as required.
Prepares drawings from field notes, reduces field notes, and makes simple computations.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the techniques and practices of field surveying.
Knowledge of the use of modern surveying instruments.
Knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry.
Some knowledge of general construction principles and practices.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make simple surveying computations quickly and accurately.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, maps and technical drawings.
Ability to obtain a State of Florida Driver's License.
Ability to prepare drawings from field work neatly and accurately.
Skill in the use of surveying instruments.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.
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