Survey Technician, Engineering

Annual Salary:  $26,332.80 Grade:  15 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:  23.09% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Engineering Department and future vacancies as they occur to perform routine technical surveying tasks to locate and measure points, elevations, lines, areas and contours for construction projects, boundary surveys and other purposes for the Engineering Department, City of Alexandria. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Survey Party Chief.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required; previous training in survey field work is preferred; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance work or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain.

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:  Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.