Engineering Technician, Assistant
Salary
$46,330.04 - $60,561.98 Annually
Job Type
Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)
Job Number
24LITS023rla073
Closing Date
12/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Surveyor's office is hiring an Assistant Engineering Technician to join the team as a Survey Crew Member. This position will work on projects in the field to collect GPS data and requires the use of and proficiency with basic surveying instrumentation. The Hennepin County Surveyor's office maintains and preserves the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) throughout Hennepin County. The office also provides surveying services for the county including the Department of Transportation, Examiner of Titles, Regional Railroad Authority, Property Services, and Tax Forfeited Lands.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 6th South, Minneapolis, MN 55487 with field work performed throughout the county, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position types:
This is a limited duration, full-time (temporary up to 1 year), benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Engineering Technician, Assistant. Click here to view the job classification specification.
NOTE: Round 1 interviews will be conducted virtually by Microsoft TEAMS the week of December 16, 2024.
In this position, you will:
· Research public records; assist in maintaining records of Public Land Survey corners.
· Analyze field data and operate computer equipment.
· Perform GPS equipment set up in the field.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
o Thirty (30) or more college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering related technical courses.
o One year or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work.
o One year or more of experience analyzing numerical data using computer software applications or developing and maintaining computerized information system applications.
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Working as a Survey Crew Member.
o Working with the Public Land Survey System.
o Using computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
o Using Leica, Trimble, or similar survey equipment such as GPS units, Total Stations, controllers/data collectors, etc.
· Knowledge of:
o Public records research relating to property.
o Math functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; and the ability to apply math functions to survey and mapping solutions.
o CAD software programs; and the ability to sync with surveying field equipment to download/upload data and to perform routine and complex survey calculations and analysis.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to:
o Schedule, prioritize, and balance several tasks/projects.
o Work independently and in teams with minimal lead worker direction.
o Demonstrate the employee competencies.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Roberta Arpinar