County of San Bernardino, CA
Survey Technician III*
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$57,886.40 - $79,497.60 Annually Location :
San Bernardino, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-05138DPWSUR-02 Department:
DPW-Surveyor Opening Date:
10/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
The Job APPLICATIONS PROCESSED AS RECEIVED UNTIL FILLED
APPLY TODAY FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION Work/Life balance, Monday-Friday, evenings off, paid holidays, vacation, and so much more! Recruitment Bonus -
Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments
up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours) Referral Bonus -
Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments
up to $750 per referral
($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours) The
Department of Public Works, County Surveyor's
Office
is looking for a
Survey Technician III
who can perform GIS, field, office, and right of way work. Duties include reviewing, creating and surveying maps and legal descriptions and taking measurements for construction, topographic, or boundary surveys. Technicians also determine right of way limits or property boundaries, create and maintain parcels, and perform calculations or analysis related to land surveying activities. *Official Title: Engineering Technician III. For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to: Memoranda of Understanding MOU CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background:
Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel:
Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbents must make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.
Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education:
Fifteen(15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. A legible copy of transcripts or listing of completed coursework
MUST
be submitted with the application if a degree has not been conferred. -AND- Experience: Option 1:
Two (2) years of technical Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering, or closely related work experience performing tasks such as: analyzing, creating, or reviewing survey related maps; utilizing GIS to map or index various types of land records; applying the use of land surveying formulas, theories, and practices to analyze the work products produced by professional Land Surveyors; or the application of civil engineering formulas, theories and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation or repair work.
Option 2 : Five (5) years of experience equivalent to an Equipment Operator III in San Bernardino County, with responsibility for leading work crews operating heavy construction equipment in a variety of roadway, flood control maintenance and construction projects. Duties must include experience setting up projects; inspecting work; maintaining records for equipment, load counts, figures tonnage, job costs, etc.; and assisting with project cost estimating and scheduling. Substitutions:
An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above
-OR-
successful completion of the Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering or closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Note:
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process. *
Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, GIS, Geomatics, Land Surveying, or a closely related field is highly desirable. Selection Process There will be a
competitive evaluation
of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.
Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example:
CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. 02
If your degree or coursework is accredited by a non U.S. accrediting agency, you must submit your Educational Evaluation results with your application; otherwise your application will
not
be considered.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me. 03
Do you currently possess a Land Surveyor-in Training (LSIT) Certification?
Yes No
04
Do you currently possess an Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification?
Yes No
05
Indicate the
computer programs
with which you have experience below:
Computer-aided Drafting and Design Geographic Information Systems Producing or Maintaining GIS Data Creating Web Enabled GIS Maps Using Desktop GIS Software Creating GIS Databases Other Spreadsheets Other Databases None of the above
06
Land Surveying (GIS, Field, Office, Right of Way) : Indicate the areas in which you have experience below:
Reviewing Survey Maps or Legal Documents Creating Surveying Maps or Legal Documents Performing Field Work Measurements For Construction, Topographic, or Boundary Surveys Determining Right Of Way Limits Or Property Boundaries Creating Or Maintaining Parcels Using GIS Software Performing Calculations or Analysis Related To Land Survey Activities None of the above
07
Lead Experience : if you are applying under experience option 2, describe your experience equivalent to an
Equipment Operator III
in San Bernardino County as a regular, ongoing lead worker over crews operating heavy construction equipment in a variety of roadway, flood control maintenance and construction projects. Include the number and staff titles that you led and lead duties you performed.Be sure to include your job title, employer, and dates of employment. 08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I understand
09 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand 10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question
$57,886.40 - $79,497.60 Annually Location :
San Bernardino, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-05138DPWSUR-02 Department:
DPW-Surveyor Opening Date:
10/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
The Job APPLICATIONS PROCESSED AS RECEIVED UNTIL FILLED
APPLY TODAY FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION Work/Life balance, Monday-Friday, evenings off, paid holidays, vacation, and so much more! Recruitment Bonus -
Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments
up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours) Referral Bonus -
Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments
up to $750 per referral
($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours) The
Department of Public Works, County Surveyor's
Office
is looking for a
Survey Technician III
who can perform GIS, field, office, and right of way work. Duties include reviewing, creating and surveying maps and legal descriptions and taking measurements for construction, topographic, or boundary surveys. Technicians also determine right of way limits or property boundaries, create and maintain parcels, and perform calculations or analysis related to land surveying activities. *Official Title: Engineering Technician III. For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to: Memoranda of Understanding MOU CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background:
Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel:
Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbents must make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.
Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education:
Fifteen(15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, or a closely related field. A legible copy of transcripts or listing of completed coursework
MUST
be submitted with the application if a degree has not been conferred. -AND- Experience: Option 1:
Two (2) years of technical Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering, or closely related work experience performing tasks such as: analyzing, creating, or reviewing survey related maps; utilizing GIS to map or index various types of land records; applying the use of land surveying formulas, theories, and practices to analyze the work products produced by professional Land Surveyors; or the application of civil engineering formulas, theories and practices to construction, alteration, demolition, installation or repair work.
Option 2 : Five (5) years of experience equivalent to an Equipment Operator III in San Bernardino County, with responsibility for leading work crews operating heavy construction equipment in a variety of roadway, flood control maintenance and construction projects. Duties must include experience setting up projects; inspecting work; maintaining records for equipment, load counts, figures tonnage, job costs, etc.; and assisting with project cost estimating and scheduling. Substitutions:
An additional 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described above
-OR-
successful completion of the Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education. Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering or closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Note:
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education and are subject to verification. Candidates with degrees completed outside the U.S. may be required to submit an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in order for application to advance in the selection process. *
Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, engineering construction technology, GIS, Geomatics, Land Surveying, or a closely related field is highly desirable. Selection Process There will be a
competitive evaluation
of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.
Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example:
CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. 02
If your degree or coursework is accredited by a non U.S. accrediting agency, you must submit your Educational Evaluation results with your application; otherwise your application will
not
be considered.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me. 03
Do you currently possess a Land Surveyor-in Training (LSIT) Certification?
Yes No
04
Do you currently possess an Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification?
Yes No
05
Indicate the
computer programs
with which you have experience below:
Computer-aided Drafting and Design Geographic Information Systems Producing or Maintaining GIS Data Creating Web Enabled GIS Maps Using Desktop GIS Software Creating GIS Databases Other Spreadsheets Other Databases None of the above
06
Land Surveying (GIS, Field, Office, Right of Way) : Indicate the areas in which you have experience below:
Reviewing Survey Maps or Legal Documents Creating Surveying Maps or Legal Documents Performing Field Work Measurements For Construction, Topographic, or Boundary Surveys Determining Right Of Way Limits Or Property Boundaries Creating Or Maintaining Parcels Using GIS Software Performing Calculations or Analysis Related To Land Survey Activities None of the above
07
Lead Experience : if you are applying under experience option 2, describe your experience equivalent to an
Equipment Operator III
in San Bernardino County as a regular, ongoing lead worker over crews operating heavy construction equipment in a variety of roadway, flood control maintenance and construction projects. Include the number and staff titles that you led and lead duties you performed.Be sure to include your job title, employer, and dates of employment. 08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I understand
09 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand 10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question