Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Job Type
Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)
Job Number
24LITS120rla051
Closing Date
8/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
We're hiring two Survey Crew Members - Assistant Engineering Technician or Engineering Technician (depending on qualifications) for the Surveyor's Office that will work on projects in the field to collect GPS data. These positions will require use and proficiency with basic surveying instrumentation. The Hennepin County Surveyor's Office maintains and preserves the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) throughout Hennepin County. The office also provides surveying services for the county including the Department of Transportation, Examiner of Titles, Regional Railroad Authority, Property Services and Tax Forfeited Lands.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Salary based upon qualifications:
Engineering Technician, Assistant (Level I): $46,330.04 - $60,561.98 Annually Engineering Technician (Level II): $58,516.84 - $69,767.50 Annually
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 6th South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 with field work performed throughout the county, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position types:
One vacancy is a limited duration, full-time (temporary up to 2 years), benefit earning position. The second vacancy is a limited duration, full-time (temporary up to 1 year), benefit earning position.
These positions are internally classified as either an Assistant Engineering Technician or Engineering Technician.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Engineering Technician, Assistant.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Engineering Technician.
In this position, you will:
· For hire as an Assistant Engineering Technician (Level I):
o Research public records, assist in maintaining records of Public Land Survey corners.
o Analyze field data and operate computer equipment.
· For hire as an Engineering Technician (Level II, includes the above duties):
o Direct and check the work of technicians in lower-level job classes.
Need to have:
· For hire as an Assistant Engineering Technician (Level I):
· One of the following:
o Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
o Thirty (30) or more college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering related technical courses.
o One year or more years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work.
o One year or more years of experience analyzing numerical data using computer software applications or developing and maintaining computerized information system applications.
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
· For hire as an Engineering Technician (Level II):
· One of the following:
o Three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work.
o Three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field.
o Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST), Level 2.
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Working as a Survey Crew Member.
o Working with the Public Land Survey System.
o Using computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
o Using Leica, Trimble, or similar survey equipment such as GPS units, Total Stations, controllers/data collectors, etc.
· Knowledge of:
o Public records research relating to property.
o Math functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; and the ability to apply math functions to survey and mapping solutions.
o CAD software programs; and the ability to sync with surveying field equipment to download/upload data and to perform routine and complex survey calculations and analysis.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to:
o Schedule, prioritize, and balance several tasks/projects.
o Work independently and in teams with minimal lead worker direction.
o Demonstrate the employee competencies.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Roberta Arpinar