Surveyor/Instrument Technician - Road & Bridge

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Surveyor/Instrument Technician Interprets and adapts design and construction plans from Engineering blueprints to site conditions for bridges, channels and special structures. Gathers and calculates field data for construction equipment operators/contracts and ensures construction work is performed within acceptable limits. Assists other departments and entities in technical surveying work. Plans ground surveys designed to establish base lines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Collects field data; profiles and cross-sections of drainage channels and topographic data for engineering design. Operates survey equipment including GPS equipment; performs mathematical calculations; collects, analyzes, and interprets Global Positioning System (GPS) data. Meet with landowners to discuss construction on their property. Instructs all levels of equipment operators and bridge crew of technical data shown in plans for construction projects. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED. One year job related experience; significant experience in field surveying and construction work preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. General knowledge of surveying equipment. Good background or understanding of mathematics preferred. Strong organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees. Valid Texas Drivers License. SALARY RANGE: $18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.