Survey Party Chief II (Specialist II) - Survey Tarrant County
Fort Worth, TX, United States2d ago
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Are you detail oriented and tech savvy? Do you like both field and office work? Love working on a project from start to finish? Are you a leader with excellent communication skills? Willing to learn more about survey? If this sounds like you, come learn and grow with TxDOT!
TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Survey Party Chief II based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.
Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority!
Are you detail oriented and tech savvy? Do you like both field and office work? Love working on a project from start to finish? Are you a leader with excellent communication skills? Willing to learn more about survey? If this sounds like you, come learn and grow with TxDOT!
TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Survey Party Chief II based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training, tools, and uniforms will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits.
Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority!
Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Provides technical expertise and advice on complex surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and/or private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
A Day in the life of a Survey Party Chief II may include:
Coordinate for projects with the crew coordinator
Collection of field data - QA/QC data
Create final projects
Oversight of field projects and field employees
Coordinate for utility locations, establish and verify survey control
Research Right of Way maps, construction plans and records research
Additional job-related duties as assigned
Provides technical expertise and advice on complex surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and/or private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
A Day in the life of a Survey Party Chief II may include:
Coordinate for projects with the crew coordinator
Collection of field data - QA/QC data
Create final projects
Oversight of field projects and field employees
Coordinate for utility locations, establish and verify survey control
Research Right of Way maps, construction plans and records research
Additional job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
- Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas plus one (1) year surveying experience may substitute for experience.
- Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
Higher mathematics - Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Interpreting applicable information
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Communicate effectively
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. [May Call]
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
- Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas plus one (1) year surveying experience may substitute for experience.
- Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Computer-aided drafting and design systems
GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
Higher mathematics - Monitoring the status and progress of projects
Interpreting applicable information
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Communicate effectively
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions. [May Call]
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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