Principal Survey Aide

About the position

Principal Survey Aide positions operate optical reading theodolites, electronic total survey stations, survey data collectors, electronic measuring devices, levels, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers, and other precision surveying instruments; determine lines, angles, distances, and elevations; make calculations such as COGO and traverse adjustments using computers and hand-held programmable calculators; review and edit raw survey data stored in data collectors; keep field notes and create drawings; operate hand-held radios to communicate with survey party members and City communications; act as chief of part of a small crew on routine jobs and have responsibility for a large party in the absence of the party chief; train and direct subordinate staff; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical reading theodolites and electronic total survey stations.
• Determine lines, angles, distances, and elevations.
• Make calculations such as COGO and traverse adjustments.
• Review and edit raw survey data stored in data collectors.
• Keep field notes and create drawings.
• Communicate with survey party members using hand-held radios.
• Act as chief of part of a small crew on routine jobs.
• Train and direct subordinate staff.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time experience on a land survey crew.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor with a state licensing board.
• Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board.
• A valid California Class C Driver License.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers for Real Time Kinematic (RTK) surveys.
• Experience with programmable hand-held calculators and data collectors.
• Experience performing calculations for construction surveying, setting, and marking grade stakes.
• Proficient use of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.

Benefits

• 2% wage increase effective 1/1/25.
• 5% wage increase effective 7/1/25.
• 15% additional pay for employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible benefitted employees.