Survey Associate (5314) - Design & Construction - SFO (156281)

Experience

: Six years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) which must include two years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5312 Survey Assistant II;

OR

Education and Experience

: Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics or related field AND two years of experience in a position with duties comparable to those in Class 5312 Survey Assistant II;

OR

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Information About The Hiring Process

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Employee Benefits Overview

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Under general direction, the Survey Associate is responsible for supervising the work of a survey party. following established surveying methods and procedures; interacting and discussing with department staff, contractors and others on survey needs and projects.

The essential functions and duties of the position include:

Supervises the work of a survey party by planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinates including completing performance evaluations for subordinates and administering disciplinary procedures when necessary.

Plans and organizes surveying work by determining the logistics for conducting each survey; setting and adhering to project deadlines; assigning responsibilities to subordinates; and managing ongoing work to ensure that surveys provide the necessary and desired information and documentation.

Trains survey party staff to use surveying equipment and follow procedures such as establishing line and grade for construction projects, performing topographical and other surveys, stadia work, cross-sectioning and contour line-setting, and establishing and maintaining precise monument and control lines, official elevations, survey lines, and boundary lines; stays current on surveying techniques and improvements in equipment.

Discusses survey needs and projects with departmental staff, contractors, and others to plan survey work so that it is completed accurately and provides necessary information.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)

This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

Application Opening: Friday, March 13, 2026

Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on Friday March 27, 2026

Compensation Range: