Survey Crew Technician

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

* Job Posting closes: March 25, 2024

Kansas Department of Transportation

KDOT's mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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About the Position:

* Who can apply: Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

* Full/Part-time: Full-Time

* Regular/Temporary: Regular

* Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

* Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

* Search Keywords: Statewide, Bureau of Right of Way

Compensation:

* Base Annual Salary: $39.312.00

* Base Hourly Pay: $18.90

Employment Benefits:

* Work-Life Balance Programs:

* Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

* Employee Assistance Program

* For help managing daily life at no cost to you

* Infant at Work Program

* Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

* First-Day Coverage:

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vison Insurance

* Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

* Life Insurance:

* Employer paid basic group life

* Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

* Retirement:

* KPERS and Deferred Compensation

* Other Benefits:

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid on-the-job training programs.

* Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Engineering Technician Associate position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Topeka, KS and is within the Bureau of Right of Way. This position aids in the acquisition and development of survey data to support the highway design and right of way control for engineering projects of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

* Assists on a preliminary design survey crew operating GPS equipment, robotic total stations, LIDAR scanners, and automatic levels in the gathering of survey data.

* Assists in the recovery of survey monumentation and in clearing the survey project of weeds, brush and small trees.

* Utilizes tripod/tribrach type equipment or prism pole for sights on survey operations and recovers and occupies previously determined survey points on their own recognizance and ability.

* Assists in traffic control.

* Learns survey methods and survey math by on-the-job training from supervisor/staff.

* Performs maintenance and minor repairs to survey equipment, maintains and clean and neat work environment, and aids in the daily cleanup and detail of the survey equipment and vehicles.

* Takes notes during the survey operation that are clear, concise, accurate, and conform to procedure as detailed in the KDOT Survey Manual. This position also makes preliminary survey calculations with a survey controller, computer, or handheld computer.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

* Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) ###-#### or by email at [email protected]

Recruiter Contact Information:

* Name: Tulsa Wade

* Email: [email protected]

* Phone: (785) ###-####

Job Application Process

* First Sign in or register as a New User.

* Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> "My Account Information" page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

* Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.

* Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers-> "My Job Applications" page.

* Check your email and the "My Job Notifications" page for written communications from the Recruiter.

* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the "My Account Information" page.

* Notifications - view the Careers-> "My Job Notifications" page.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

* Transcripts (for education to be considered)

* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

* Resume (or choose existing if you have one)

* Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.