Surveyor

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Work Locations : District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601
Organization : Transportation - District 09
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : Operational Needs
Compensation : $25.45
Unposting Date : May 22, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Engineering
Technical Skills : Administrative support/services
Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail
Agency Contact Name : Bonnie Hall
Agency Contact Information : Surveyor ********
(240004U1) Job Duties Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Position Description: Conducts simple survey projects & assists project surveyor or engineer on projects & receives training in operation & maintenance of survey instruments (e.g. total stations, GPS receivers, digital levels, 3-D laser scanners & data collectors) & survey applications in order to survey simple survey projects; ensures survey field crew has supplies & equipment; keeps notes & records of survey data obtained; ensures policies & procedures are followed. Receives training in electronic data processing software operation (e.g., Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD), Coordinate Geometry (COGO), Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) & word processing software operation (e.g., Microsoft Office); aides in office calculations, data processing, coordinate computations, traverse adjustments & coordinate system transformations; organizes, digitizes & categorizes survey records & archives.

Researches state, county & city public records (e.g., maps, property deeds, surveys, highway plans, city plans, subdivision plats) &/or utility companies, private engineering firms & surveying firms to provide detailed information to higher-level surveyors for further analysis; assists higher-level surveyors in Right-of-Way plan design & drafting; stays abreast of new technology & developments as relates to position.

Operates state vehicles (e.g., trucks, vans), to transport equipment, instruments & personnel to project sites; carries field equipment & instruments through rough terrain (e.g., across creeks, up/down hills, over fences, through marshes); clears brush as required to facilitate surveying operations with appropriate equipment (e.g., machete, brush hook); operates hand tools & small equipment (e.g., posthole digger, sledgehammer, spud bar, jackhammer, power auger).

What's in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Additional Benefits
The opportunity to work on an important mission Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; valid driver's license; working towards obtaining the required semester hours of surveying courses that meets the NCEES Surveying Education Standard as approved by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.



Or accepted for Fundamental of Surveying examination (F.S) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; valid driver's license. Job Skills: Engineering Technical Skills: Administrative Support/services
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of: professional surveying; employee training & development*; OSHA & agency safety practices*.
Skill in: operation & maintenance of survey instruments (e.g., total stations, GPS receivers, digital levels, 3-D laser scanners & data collectors); operation of state vehicles (e.g., trucks, vans); operation of hand tools & small equipment (e.g., machete, brush hook, posthole digger, sledgehammer, spud bar, jackhammer, power auger); use of computer, electronic data processing software (e.g., CADD, COGO, GPS, GIS) & word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; use geometry & trigonometry; use proper research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
(*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION Background Check Information
The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.