Surveyor 2

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SCOPE:

The Engineering Department is looking to add a Surveyor 2 to the Project Delivery Division. This position performs working level surveying work, supervising survey staff, obtaining data and field measurements for office interpretative purposes, and performing calculations on survey data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates survey instruments in performing legal and control surveys and obtaining data for topographic, preliminary, construction, and as-built purposes on City Engineering projects, including making computations and compiling detailed field notes.
• Lays out features for construction of roads, sewers, water, street lighting, and other City services.
• Supervises, directs and trains survey crew members.
• Provides information and explanations to other Engineering Department staff.
• Performs office work related to survey work.
• Assists other crew members in performing their duties.
• Responds to routine inquiries from the public.
• Drives a City vehicle to and from job site. Other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by the successful completion of a one year certificate in Survey from a recognized technical school.
• Considerable experience in all types of City surveying.
• Demonstrated skills in the direction of survey staff, survey calculations, and the use of survey instruments.
• Valid BC Drivers License
• Demonstrates independent judgment and initiative in action taken in performing duties of the position.
• Exercises judgment in protecting the public and the City's interests.
• Prepares detailed field notes on survey work performed.
• Considerable skill in the use of all survey instruments and equipment.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time