POSITION SUMMARYThe City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Locates property boundaries providing data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, map-making, land elevation, construction and hydrographic surveys.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Plans, organizes and supervises the work of a field survey crew
- Supervises subordinate staff, to include preparation of performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary actions as needed
- Supervises the establishment of survey lines, points and angles and elevations, the taking of cross sections and the measurement of areas
- Provides survey investigation of new developments and infrastructures; checks proposed street grades and drainage plans
- Originates, maintains, reviews and submits survey field notes, sketches and calculations
- Uses and maintains survey instruments, equipment and vehicles; drives survey vehicles to job sites
- Collects survey data during new installation of water, sewer, storm drain lines, roadways, waterways and seawalls by city personnel or outside contractors
- Makes mathematical computations and prepares survey notes, sketches, drawings and charts
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalencyThree (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible surveying work experience, which includes the setup, adjustment, operation and care of survey instruments. Must have at least one year of experience supervising a field crew. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education.
Preference: CST (Certified Survey Technician) Level III
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. This position is primarily sedentary but may involve frequent outside work.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATIONDepending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.
To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J204 )
.The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
