Survey Technician

Salary: $44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-5-12220
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 1200
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/28/:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 12220
Position Number:
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code:
Bureau / Division: TR Dstr Off 1200
Worksite Address: 825 North Gallatin Avenue Extension
City: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15401
Contact Name: Kristen Lindsay
Contact Email:

THE POSITION
Have you studied or worked in the field of engineering and are ready to obtain a position that will allow you to expand your knowledge and experience? Consider the role of Survey Technician for the Department of Transportation, where you will perform a variety of beginning level technical work of a training nature to become proficient in the work of being a member of a survey team to operate manual and electronic equipment for preliminary, right-of-way, engineering, bridge, construction, land, and property surveys. If you are ready to embrace a challenging opportunity that promises a rewarding career path, we invite you to submit your application today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in a thorough 12-month training program that includes a range of entry-level tasks aimed at enhancing your technical skills and expertise in specific areas of engineering technology, such as surveying, drafting and design, construction and materials inspection, as well as traffic control and planning. You will utilize surveying principles to gather and report data essential for the design and construction of highways and bridges. Additionally, you will support the setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance of various surveying instruments, while also establishing centerlines, measuring angles, and verifying the alignment of structures. Your responsibilities will include staking out tangents, curve stations, and reference control points.
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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
• One year 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 . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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 may 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 .

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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Eligibility rules apply.
01

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

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering 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 many years of full-time experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments do you possess?

• 3 or more years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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