5310-Survey Assistant I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: SURVEY ASSISTANT I JOB CODE: 5310

Business Unit: COMMN

Denfinition:

Under supervision, the Survey Assistant I performs paraprofessional surveying work in the office or field. Essential functions include: following established surveying methods and procedures such as measuring horizontal and vertical distances to the order of accuracy and precision required using electronic and other surveying equipment; serving as a chainperson and a rodperson; acting as a recorder to the survey party; reducing and checking field survey notes, including sketches; clearing brush and other obstacles in survey lines; cleaning and maintaining surveying tools; using personal computers and survey-related software applications such as AutoCad and/or Tripod Data System (TDS); and recording document interpretation related to maps and deeds. Performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features:

This is the entry level of the survey job code series. This class is distinguished from the Survey Assistant II by the latter's higher level of responsibility and expertise.

Supervision Exercised:

Incumbents in this class do not perform supervisory duties.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Serves as a chainperson by measuring horizontal distances between points with a tape

measure or prism, setting survey control points, records measurements for reference, and acts

as recorder to the survey party when needed.

2. Serves as rodperson by holding rod or reflector in locations as instructed while the Survey

Assistant II reads the rod that indicates differences in elevation for cross-sections, stadia

work, slope staking, setting precise vertical controls, and establishing benchmarks to provide

points of known elevation.

3. Reduces and checks field survey notes, which includes: making mathematical computations

by using basic arithmetic calculations, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra; using calculators

when necessary, to assist in providing the survey team with necessary data for further

calculations, reports, and information.

4. Clears brush and other obstacles in survey lines to enable the survey team to set up the

necessary equipment to measure distances and take accurate readings.

5. Cleans and maintains tools and other surveying equipment as instructed.

6. Utilizes personal computers and related applications to download and check survey information and maps; may include use of AutoCAD.

7. Drives a vehicle to work sites to perform survey work.

8. Performs related duties as required.

Job-related and Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge of: procedures and methods used in surveying work; the operation of equipment used in surveying; safe working practices; mathematics (including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry).

Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; relate effectively with a variety of people; and operate a vehicle.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

1. One (1) year of verifiable surveying experience (either in the office or field);

OR

2. An Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Geomatics engineering or a related field (see Notes below).

NOTES:

1. Related educational fields include Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Math, and/or Civil Engineering.

2. Some positions require that the incumbent travel to various work sites.

Amended and Retitled: 5/12/00

Amended: 04/05/2007

Reason for Amendment:

To reflect accurately the current tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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