Surveyor Assistant- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)

Job Summary

Jefferson County is seeking well-qualified, motivated Surveyor Assistants to prepare for survey activities, assist in locating boundary and utility lines, clear obstructions, and ensure the survey area is safe for all employees.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages, including medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $17.98 - $27.90 per hour.

Typical Job Duties

• Assists Survey Party Chief or Surveyor in planning, coordinating, and assisting in the operation of survey equipment.
• Prepares for surveying activities by ensuring work truck is stocked with necessary supplies, assisting in locating boundary lines, utility lines, and landmarks, clearing obstructions, and ensuring safety protocol is followed.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

Physical Demands

• Sustained periods of moderate physical activity such as walking on unstable ground for long distances, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, crawling.
• Occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate small parts such as machinery or other equipment.
• Exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, unpleasant smells, poisonous plants and dangerous animals, reptiles, or insects.
• Exposure to inclement weather (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind).
• Required to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, safety belts, glasses, gloves, or hard hats.

EEO Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.