Position Information

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Survey Specialist to join our team. Experience the beauty of Southeast Texas as you obtain topographic surveys across the district using various types of survey equipment. Our survey crew gains a wide variety of experience in survey techniques, learning to download and process data and learning to utilize computer aided design software. Come join our team and get ready to experience the beauty of Southeast Texas!

Salary Plan/Grade:

Survey Specialist I: $42,521 - $67,671

Survey Specialist II: $45,244 - $72,408

Survey Specialist III: $48,158 - $77,477

Survey Specialist IV: $51,278 - $82,901

Physical Work Location: 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont TX 77708

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's skill level, work experience, education, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Provides technical expertise and advice on surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Survey Specialist I:

• Coordinates with and assists other sections as requested
• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys
• Determines, coordinates, and sets benchmarks or locates those set by previous surveys
• Measures distances
• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.
• Performs deed research
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, uses software programs to determine coordinates, draws plots and documents work in the field diary.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Survey Specialist II:

The above and:

• Coordinates with and assists other sections as requested.
• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Coordinates, schedules and/or conducts technical geodetic and satellite surveys which require the use of special high-accuracy techniques for mapping projects and engineering related functions.
• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work.
• Performs deed research.
• Reads and interprets survey maps and construction plans.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates with other sections or district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, uses software programs to determine coordinates, draws plots and documents work in the field diary.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Survey Specialist III:

The above and:

• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work.
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.
• Performs deed research
• Reads and interprets survey maps and construction plans.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates with other sections or district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Serves as a project leader and reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Survey Specialist IV:

The above and:

• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work.
• Performs audits and quality control/quality assurance of projects.
• Performs deed research.
• Provides guidance to contracted survey parties and oversees operations.
• Reads and interprets survey maps and construction plans.
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Serves as a project leader and reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Trains and instructs other survey personnel.
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions, presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager, providing input on team members' career conversations, and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

• Survey Specialist I: 1 year surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.
• Survey Specialist II: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.
• Survey Specialist III: 3 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.
• Survey Specialist IV: 4 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.
• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basi s. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Survey Specialist I:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments.
• Higher mathematics
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects

Survey Specialist II:

The above and:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
• Higher mathematics
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Interpreting applicable information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Survey Specialist III:

The above and:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
• Higher mathematics
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Instructing others

Survey Specialist IV:

The above and:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
• Higher mathematics
• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• Contract development and oversight
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Leading projects and project teams.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Maintaining a safe working relationship.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive information by oral communication.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.