Senior Surveying Technician; Continuous

Position: Senior Surveying Technician (Continuous)

*** Continuous Recruitment***

Recruitment opened September 26, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately

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 andimpactsof systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives toestablishan environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Senior Surveying Technician (Field) (SST) vacancies within the Department of Transportation  The ideal candidate will have experience in land surveying with boundary, topographic, and construction, as well as office related experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to manage a variety of surveying and engineering projects while interacting with divisions across DOT, Public Works and Planning & Building Departments.

This is a classification in the Surveying Technician series.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate clearly with the general public on matters referencing historical survey documentation specific to the City of Oakland's surrounding areas. The SST manages computer aided design (CAD) drawings, operates survey instrumentation, performs complicated technical surveying work and acts as Chief of Party, as needed. They will provide lead direction to assigned staff utilizing extensive knowledge of surveying principles, operations, and techniques.

The SST receives supervision and training from the Chief of Party and/or the City Land Surveyor.

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.
• Knowledgeable: You possess an extensive comprehension of boundary control, encompassing legal principles applied to field data collection, computerized integration, and spatial cognition.
• A Collaborative Contributor:You will actively work with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. You are open to guidance and take responsibility for assigned projects and tasks.
• Technically Proficient: You possess an aptitude for engineering and mathematics, with the ability to grasp fundamental trigonometry and geometric concepts.
• Adaptable:You can work atease with outdoor tasks and are unfazed by dirt, able to sustain long periods of walking and standing, and seamlessly transition to working in an office setting.
• A History Enthusiast: You are fascinated by the past, particularly the 172-year history of theCity of Oakland, the Port of Oakland, and its surroundings. This historical backdrop fuels your passion for land surveying within these rich historical contexts.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Compiling topographic surveys, boundary surveys, records of surveys, and exhibits.
• Providing field work and office support to the City Land Surveyor and Chief of Party.
• Reviewing tentative maps and parcel map waivers in conjunction with Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances.
• Reviewing utility permits for monument preservation in accordance with the Professional Land Surveyor Act.
• Responding to public records requests.
• Working with outside land surveyors to provide Oakland's monument, benchmarks, field book, and notes.

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