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City of Jacksonville Land Survey Worker in Jacksonville, Florida
Land Survey Worker
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Land Survey Worker
Salary
$31,223.85 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2024-05842
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
02/16/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Land Survey Worker.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical work in the field of land surveying. Work requires knowledge of standardized work routines used in land surveying, which involves the use of common equipment or uncomplicated machinery. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is routine following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some unknown risks and hazards, but they are controllable. Operates surveying equipment, calculators, and a motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, exposure to dust, dirt, water areas such as rivers, streams and other unpleasant conditions and moving and lifting surveying equipment and tools. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations, or workflow.
Examples of Work
Measures and marks horizontal and vertical distances.
Clears brush and cuts line for property boundary locations.
Takes notes and makes minor sketches.
Digs for property irons and marks and drives stakes.
Removes and enters manholes to determine elevation.
Holds level, stadia or sight rod at points designated by the Instrument man.
Loads, unloads and maintains equipment into survey party vehicle.
Assists in preparing designated site for surveying personnel.
Operates surveying equipment and tools.
Secures, cleans and cares for survey instruments and tools.
Serves as flagman in heavy traffic.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of routines and procedures used in field land surveying.
Ability to learn and use surveying tools and equipment.
Ability to read, comprehend and apply written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read accurately various measuring devices.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
Ability to work under adverse conditions.
Ability to lift and transport surveying materials.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in land surveying, engineering or construction experience.
Physically able to move and lift surveying equipment.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling of vacancies.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $31,223.85. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in land surveying, engineering or construction experience?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Are you able to physically move and or lift surveying equipment?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
10
If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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