Survey Instrument Technician - Support Division-Public Works Department

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FLJob Type: FULL-TIMEJob Number: 202503000Department: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTOpening Date: 08/07/2025Closing Date: 8/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern POSITION SUMMARYThe City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HEREThe starting salary range for this position is $19.83 - $22.81, depending on qualificationsUnder the general direction of the Manager, Survey and Mapping performs advanced sub-professional land surveying field work, gathering data on various City projects. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during,10 and immediately after a civil emergency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and actions; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.Serves as an instrument person on field survey team.Mark stakes to indicate proper stationing, line and grade.Act as a rod person in establishing accurate distances.Assist in taking topography by selecting proper angle, securing a correct distance along center line and distance to object.Reads hand level for setting slope stakes, figures amount of cut or fill and determines distance from center line to set the stake.Keep accurate and legible field notes.May oversee field work activities or provide direction to Survey Workers.Regular and punctual attendance.May work under the direction of a Crew Leader, other Supervisor and/or Manager from the Public Works Department.May be required to work hours other than the standard day shift due to an emergency. Other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEGraduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Post high school classes in surveying and related fields preferred. Eighteen (18) months experience in field survey work required. Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of engineering practices and field survey techniques.Knowledge of general construction specifications and blueprints.Knowledge of general to advanced mathematics.Skill in the use of the engineering transit and level.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.Ability to make moderately complex engineering computations accurately.Ability to engage in continuous active field work requiring physical stamina.Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.Ability to stay centered when challenged.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.Ability to stay centered when challenged.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to a construction environment, noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.12 paid holidays per year Vacation Leave:1-3 years- 10 days4-9 years- 15 days10-19 years- 20 days20+ years- 25 daysPT employees accrue depending on hours workedPersonal Days:2 days for non-exempt employees per year3 days for exempt employees per year Sick Time:FT employees accrue 8 hours per monthPT employees accrue 4 hours per month Retirement Plan:The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityHealth, Vision and Dental Insurance Optional Benefits:Tuition ReimbursementFlexible Spending AccountWellness ProgramHealth Reimbursement AccountEmployee Assistance PlanSupplemental LifeLegal insuranceThe of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment. Yes No 02 Do you have a valid Florida driver's license? Yes No 03 Do you have a minimum of eighteen (18) months experience in field survey work? Yes No 04 Please explain your experience as it relates to this position. Required Question