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SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN - Real Estate

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SURVEY FIELD TECHNICIAN - Real Estate

Salary

$22.03 Hourly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37304

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division/Section: Capital Projects/Real Estate

Reporting location: *611 Walker Street, 19th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00AM - 5:00PM

*Subject to change.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works on field crew performing boundary, topographic and other land surveys of City properties and rights-of-way. Assists in creating clear paths for measuring distances for alignments. Loads trucks with appropriate materials, equipment and tools for field sites. Sets up back sites for instruments. Runs level rods to obtain elevations. Search and observes for property corners.

The Survey Field Crew Helper responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ Assists with traffic control around survey area; clears brush from survey area; helps load truck with supplies.

+ Using a pick, shovel and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.

+ Monitors supply levels and maintains equipment.

+ Ensuring the Survey vehicle is prepared for the day's activities.

+ Keeping survey vehicles, tools & supplies clean and organized.

+ Communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and clients.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature, such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/ or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to applicants with a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preference will also be given to applicants that have prior working knowledge of surveying.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 9

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6015.

you need special services or accommodations 832-393- 6015(TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

+ Less than a High School diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate degree

+ Bachelor's degree or higher

02

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please select the experience and working knowledge in the following areas. (Check all that apply)

+ Static GPS

+ RTK GPS

+ Robotic Instrumentation

+ Conventional Instrumentation

+ None of the above

04

Please select the type of survey work you have the MOST experience with.

+ Commercial Boundary

+ Topographic

+ Construction Staking

+ Residential Boundary

+ Other

+ None of the above

05

How many years of surveying experience do you have?

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 - 4 years

+ 5 - 7 years

+ 8 years or more

+ No Experience

06

Can you share an example of how you collaborated with a team? What was it for and what was the outcome?

07

Are you willing to work outside in weather conditions (rain, wind, heat, etc)?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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