Survey Intern

POSITION TITLE: Survey Intern (Hourly) REQUISITION #: req8612 DEPARTMENT: Engineering LOCATION: 281 OFFICE BLDG BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURLY RATE: $21.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/17/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) Motor vehicle report The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure Summary Performs a variety of land surveying tasks under the direction of a Survey Party Chief, or the Chief Surveyor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Assists Survey Party Chief with the performance of field work, including but not limited to topographic, boundary, and construction staking surveys.Receives instructions and general direction from supervisor prior to performing team activities.Maintains equipment, supplies, and vehicles on a daily basis.Performs various calculations using coordinate geometry, trigonometry, and algebra in order to perform surveying for projects.Interprets maps and plats for the location of right of way and easements.Keeps accurate notes, records, maps, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.Performs tasks to maintain the City Vertical and Horizontal Control Systems.Performs other duties and assigned.May research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.Operates City Vehicles on public roads and on constructions sites Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. City Competencies Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities General knowledge of land surveying principles.Knowledge and ability to set up and operate Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, hardware and software. Knowledge of the basics of how GPS works, and the limitations of GPS. (Preferred)Knowledge and ability to set up and operate Total Stations. (Preferred)Ability to perform data entry and word processing and to operate survey software packages.Ability to develop Excel spreadsheets.Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and repair.Ability to use Auto Cad and/or surveying software. (Preferred) EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Surveying/Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, GIS or a closely-related field. Experience and/or Course Work in Land Surveying preferred. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee often works around heavy equipment, and in or around traffic. The employee is sometimes exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation. Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.