
Survey Assistant II
Are you excited about Surveying? San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking a Survey Assistant II within our Design & Construction division who will perform journey level surveying work in the office or field. Bring your passion for surveying and help us create seamless experiences for millions of travelers!
Essential functions include:
- Following established surveying methods and procedures such as indexing, sighting, calibrating, and reading electronic and other survey devices;
- Operating survey instruments;
- Performing surveying operations such as checking profiles for proper grades;
- Locating property and lot lines and other topographical features;
- Preparing volumetric calculations for both land removal and water dredging;
- Performing mathematical computations;
- Preparing and maintaining survey field notes;
- Adjusting and maintaining non-electronic surveying instruments;
- Implementing and explaining existing survey procedures and methods;
- Interacting with the public and/or clients requesting survey related information; and
- Using personal computers and survey-related software applications such as AutoCAD and/or Tripod Data System (TDS).
How to Qualify
1. Two (2) years of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field) at a level equivalent to the City and County Class 5310 Survey Assistant I; OR
2. One (1) year of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field); AND
a. One year of verifiable surveying work in Class 5310 Survey Assistant I; OR
b. An Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Geomatics engineering or related field (see Note below);
OR
c. Possession of a valid Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) license issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors;
OR
3. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics or related field (see Note below).
NOTES:
- Related educational fields include geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), math, and/or civil engineering.
- Some positions require that the incumbent travel to various work sites, which requires possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment. Insurability under the hiring department’s automobile liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.:
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Clear understanding of a collaborative & integrated team environment
- Experience with Trimble surveying equipment and associated software
- Experience with MS Excel, ACAD, and processing of large quantities of data