Survey Technician III

Washington County | Hillsboro, OR

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Posted Date 2/25/2025
Description

The County Surveyor's Office in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for a Survey Technician III in the Civil Survey and Public Land Corner Section of the Surveyor's Office. The primary duties may include surveying and administering public rights-of-way, retracing and resolving county road rights-of-way, providing survey support on Capital Projects, monumenting and maintaining PLSS Corners, and drafting Records of Survey and PLSS U.S.B.T. Entries.

Ideal Candidate
The Survey Technician III is the advanced journey level class in the Survey Technician series.  Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned.  The ideal candidate will be able to perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including retracing County Road rights-of-way, drafting records of survey, and/or supervising individual survey crews performing construction, boundary, or cadastral surveying.  

 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position click here: Survey Technician III. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates Degree in surveying, mathematics, geographic information systems, construction management, engineering, forestry, or related field; AND two (2) years of responsible experience in boundary, cadastral or construction surveying. OR 
  • Four (4) years of responsible experience in boundary, cadastral or construction surveying, which includes functional lead or training personnel experience. 

 

Additional Requirements

  • Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
Salary39.37 - 48.36 Hour
Location
In-Person
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Job Category
Architecture & Construction | Government & Public Administration | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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