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The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation?

Oakland, being incorporated in 1852, has a unique landscape being bounded by San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, and Coast Range that influenced development over the last one hundred and seventy years. Being a part of the Oakland Department of Transportation survey division will provide you with opportunity to use historical documentation and the latest GPS and robotic instrumentation to provide design data collection and map making, construction layout, professional services and subdivision map review.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced:
  You are adept in the art and science of establishing or reestablishing boundaries and monuments based upon recorded documents, historical evidence, and present standards of practice.
• Analytical:
  You will analyze complex historical and legal documents and use them to determine legal boundaries and write legal descriptions.
• A Collaborative Contributor:
  You will actively work with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. You can communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Technologically Proficient:
  You have expert knowledge with surveying instruments, such as AutoCAD, Excel, and related technologies.
• Versatile:
  You can work independently or as a part of a dynamic team at all levels.
• Genuine:
  You have a desire to engage with the public and provide outstanding service.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Supervising field survey crews in the performance of preliminary construction, and property, topographic and monument surveys.
• Training field personnel to perform surveys, field and office techniques.
• Researching records and gathering field data and analyzing data to perform surveys.
• Performing precise GPS, traverse and level work.
• Reading, interpreting, and reconciling plans and specs.
• Preparing survey reports and resolving major discrepancies in complex construction plans and surveys.
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with engineers, contractors, inspectors, property owners, and the public
• Drafting topographic surveys, exhibits and drawings using AutoCAD.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to spend time outside, navigating various terrains, and working with cutting-edge equipment.
• You will work with sophisticated technological equipment such as, Robotic Total Station and GPS instrumentation.
• You will collaborate with other departments and play a vital role in the development of infrastructure, contributing to the construction of roads, buildings, and other essential projects.
• You will join a team that is both helpful and considerate, fostering an enjoyable and supportive work environment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have challenging surveys that require historical survey records, maps, and documents that may be hard to access.
• You will work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to ensure that legal descriptions meet legal standards and accurately reflect the intent of property transactions.
• You will have to be forward thinking to implement new technology.

Competencies

Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data:
  Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Fact Finding:
  Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Mathematical Facility:
  Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understanding and using written information
• Professional & Technical Expertise:
  Applying technical subject matter to the…