Survey Chief - King Of Prussia, United States - State of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a career within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Look no further, as we present you with the ideal opportunity to become a Survey Chief.

In this role, you will have the chance to demonstrate your exceptional leadership abilities by overseeing a survey team involved in various surveys such as preliminary, right-of-way, engineering, bridge, construction, land, and property surveys, utilizing both manual and electronic equipment.

Do not hesitate to seize this outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth by applying today


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the supervisor of the survey team, your responsibilities will include overseeing all survey functions such as determining elevation, location, and distances in the assigned survey area.

You will also be in charge of managing the electronic downloading and editing of survey data using the Computer Aided Drafting and Design System (CADD).

Additionally, you will supervise the operation of electronic total station survey systems and conventional survey equipment, ensuring that all necessary instruments and tools are utilized efficiently.

Another aspect of your role will involve creating weekly and daily plans for the execution of work tasks.

This will include determining the appropriate equipment to be used and assigning specific jobs to each member of the survey team to ensure optimal efficiency in completing the work.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for providing training and assistance to the survey team members in the use of all surveying equipment, as well as reading and interpreting plans and performing survey computations.

Your expertise and guidance will be crucial in ensuring accurate and precise surveying results.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Survey Technician; or
• Four years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• Two years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.

* you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Survey Technician for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.

The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much full-time experience do you possess as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments?

• 4 years or more
• 2 but less than 4 years
• Less than 2 years
• No

ne

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.

The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Have you completed an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil engineering, or engineering technology?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.

For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

08


INSTRUCTIONS:
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored.

They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position.

Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.

You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.

The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.

In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR - SUPERVISION

Performs the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and leadership, training or arranging for the training of staff, evaluating work performance, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving/denying leave.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included approving leave, evaluating employee performance, interviewing and selecting applicants, and disciplining employees.
• B. I have experience as a lead worker which included assigning work and reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
• D. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.

If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The actual duties you performed related to exercising supervision
• Your level of responsibility

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework/training, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR - OPERATING SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

Operates both electronic (such as survey grade Global Positioning System (GPS), electronic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, etc.) and conventional surveying instruments (such as rods, steel tape, automatic levels, elevation rods, etc.) to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A.

I have experience operating ALL of the following surveying instruments:
GPS, electronic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, steel tape, and automatic levels.

• B.

I have experience operating FOUR OR MORE of the following surveying instruments:
GPS, electronic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, steel tape, or automatic levels.

• C.

I have experience operating ONE TO THREE of the following surveying instruments:
GPS, electronic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, steel tape, or automatic levels.

• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.

If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• The instruments you have experience operating (GPS, electronic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, rods, steel tape, automatic levels, elevation rods, etc.)
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility

14

WORK BEHAVIOR - CONDUCT SURVEYS

Conducts surveys of traverse, benchmarks, and topography points to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control of terrain and property features.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A.

I have experience conducting surveys of traverse, benchmarks, and topography points to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control of terrain AND property features.

• B.

I have experience conducting surveys of traverse, benchmarks, and topography points to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control of terrain. I DO NOT have experience conducting property surveys.

• C.

I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.

If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• Your experience conducting surveys and the type(s)
• The purpose for conducting the surveys
• Your specific duties and level of responsibility

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR - COMPUTE COORDINATES, ELEVATIONS, ANLGLES/DISTANCES

Computes coordinates, elevations, and angles/distances of field measurements.

Validates the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the topography, cross sections, and the layout of lines and grades.

• A.

I have experience computing coordinates, elevations, and angles/distances of field measurements AND validating the results of the calculations to ensure accuracy.

• B.

I have experience computing coordinates, elevations, or angles/distances of field measurements. SOMEONE ELSE else was responsible for validating the results of the calculations to ensure accuracy.

• C.

I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to algebra, geometry, or statistics.

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim.

If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
• Your experience computing coordinates, elevations, angles/distances of field measurements and validating the results
• The specific duties you performed and your level of responsibility

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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