Human Resource Services
Alameda Skyline

Survey Technician III

Recruitment #16-2147-01

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.

 

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

 

ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

 

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY
The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services.

Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

 

 

THE POSITION
This series specification describes the two classifications of Survey Technician III and Land Surveyor which, under direction at the lower level and under general direction at the higher level, performs routine and difficult land surveying duties in the field and office in both the Survey Support and County Surveyor Sections of the Survey Division of the Public Works Agency; and performs other related duties.

 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas:

  • Demonstrated Land Survey experience performing field surveys and technical office work.  Knowledge of laws governing survey theory and practice regarding preliminary designs, construction, right-of- way engineering, land division, boundary location, control and geodetic surveying. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, such as the Subdivision Act, Land Surveyors Act and other ordinances, as they relate to the preparation and examination of record documents, including final maps, parcel maps and records of survey. A strong background, knowledge and experience reading, interpreting drawings, maps and documents related to  Land Survey. 
  • Technically astute with the ability to utilize computers to accurately calculate and plot survey information.
  • Critical thinker with the ability to identify and understand complex problems and concepts; apply logical thinking, make effective decisions based upon available information; design solutions and articulate effective action plans.
  • Continuous learner striving to stay current with changing laws and regulations in the field of Land Survey.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain Survey information to both technical and non-technical audiences.  Ability to complete written Land Survey work products related to field studies. 
  • Ability to work harmoniously as a member of the Survey team. Ability to provide training and instructions to lower level staff in the aspects of proper field and office work, computer software and proper safety methods pertaining to field survey studies.
  • Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously and provide status updates on projects upon request.
  • Ability to adhere to performance standards related to Land Survey.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Either I

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Survey Technician II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or

Education:

The equivalent of two years of college-level course work in math and science that included algebra and trigonometry,

And

Experience:

The equivalent of four years of full-time land surveying experience that included at least one year of preparing or reviewing record boundary documents such as records of survey, corner records, right-of-way maps or property descriptions.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals and laws governing survey theory and practice regarding preliminary designs, construction, right-of-way engineering, land division, boundary location, control and geodetic surveying.
• Federal and State regulations, such as the Subdivision Act, Land Surveyors Act and other local ordinances, as they relate to the preparation and examination of record documents, including final maps, parcel maps and records of survey.
• Survey equipment and computer software used in land survey office work.
• Sources of general engineering and/or land survey information.
• Safety procedures pertaining to survey work.

Ability to:

• Perform technical office and/or field surveys.
• Prepare and review the work of assigned survey staff involving engineering, construction and photogrammetric surveys and uniform base mapping program.
• Communicate orally explaining complex technical and legal surveying and property boundary issues to attorneys, colleagues and the public.
• Process subdivision, parcel and record of survey maps.
• Read and interpret drawings, maps and documents related to land surveying.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Adhere to performance standards related to land surveying.
• Work harmoniously as member of survey team and with the public.
• Write clear and concise reports and letters to other professionals, agencies and the public.
• Operate a computer to calculate and plot survey information in the office.
• Perform extensive physical work in all kinds of terrain and weather.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps:

1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2) A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.

3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

 

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:


TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN

Deadline for Filing:

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

Oral Interview* with Situational Exercises:

5:00 p.m, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016

Friday, Dec. 23, 2016

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017

Friday, Jan. 27 or Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

*The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.

 

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
  • Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
  • Vision
  • Basic Life Insurance 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
  • County Allowance
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Management Paid Leave**
  • Group Auto/Home
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

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Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

 

Gizelle Huynh, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-6472
Gizelle.Huynh@acgov.org

 

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer