Land Survey Technician 3

Title: Land Survey Technician 3
Location: Vancouver, WA - 98666
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Assignment
This contract Land Survey Technician assignment provides direct support to the Mapping Supervisor within the Geomatics Organization (TERG).  The TERG Mapping Team prepares and maintains drawings of the company''s transmission facilities, particularly transmission line plan/profile drawings and site property acquisition drawings, including substation sites, communication sites, and other facilities.  In addition, this group supports right-of-way acquisition for transmission facilities by preparing pre-acquisition documentation, including, but not limited to, land descriptions and exhibits.

Organization:
The Geomatics Organization is comprised of four main teams: Land Survey, Mapping, GIS, and Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing. Together, these teams provide geospatial services to support the design, construction, operation and maintenance of high voltage transmission lines, substations and communication facilities.

Responsibilities:
Produce 2D and 3D maps utilizing computer drafting software, particularly Bentley Microstation and InRoads, to perform drafting of plan and profile maps.
Prepare exhibits and maps using ArcMap.
Utilize Geographic Information Software (GIS), particularly ArcGIS Desktop.
Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) software to create and update transmission features; and to create and update transmission facility map.
Utilize PLS-CADD software to create and update plan and profile drawings.
Research and validate deeds, title policies, survey maps and other land record documents. 
Maintain and provide technical knowledge to help draft standards, processes, dashboards and manuals that document the land surveying methods used at BPA. All contributions will be reviewed and approved for accuracy and efficiency by BPA staff.
Check field notes, compute and process survey field data.  Analyze and resolve discrepancies with field data, record data and between the two.
Provide recommendations regarding BPA mapping standards to Master Service Contractors.
Provide work statements and estimates; review and track mapping-related work that is delegated to Master Service Contractors.
Thoroughly inspect and check deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include BPA plan and profiles, Geographic Information System (GIS) data in various formats, Land Acquisition Requests (LARs), and permits.
Assist the COR with monitoring, inspecting and validating survey work performed by private survey contractors.  Verify compliance with technical specifications, work schedules and provide recommendations to the COR regarding approval of deliverables
Prepare and review scopes, schedules, statements of work, and estimates for survey work performed by survey contractors when directed by BPA COR.
Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting and checking deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include field note sheets, computation sheets, CAD base maps, GPS network and OPUS reports, GIS shape files and numerous other electronic data sets
Maintain standards, update playbooks, dashboards and manuals.
Compile all available evidence for right-of-way boundary locations.  Decipher and interpret vague boundary legal descriptions.  Analyze boundary surveys and title documents and provide guidance and recommendations on resolution of boundary and title problems.
Research private company records, BPA, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and state, county and city records for information concerning BPA rights-of-ways.  Make contacts with companies/agencies to clarify and coordinate BPA surveying and mapping activities.
Resolve customer problems and issues regarding surveying and mapping products and services. Work closely with real estate, engineering, and project management staff to determine scope and schedule of required work. 
Support BPA projects in the preparation of legal descriptions, permit applications, and associated exhibits for the design, acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission lines and facilities.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Corresponding Experience  (required on matrix)
An associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Drafting, or other closely related technical field; or equivalent coursework/classes in the area of surveying and/or drafting is required. 

Note:  Matrix and resume should detail any related coursework/classes.  Provide a list of the specific course work/classes being claimed as “qualifying”, including a list of specific hours for each class and the name of the education institution where the classes were taken.  
5+ years Land Survey Tech or Cartographic Tech experience is required.
LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training) certification is required.

Required Technical Skills & Experience   (required on matrix)
3 years of mapping experience is required.
Proficiency in Bentley Microstation and ArcGIS Desktop.
Knowledge of and experience with various horizontal and vertical coordinate systems and datum (ie. State Plane Coordinate Systems, UTM grid system, NAD83, NAD27, NAVD88, NGVD29).

Preferred Skills & Experience   (optional on matrix)
Familiarity with Land Surveying principles and practices, including survey law.
Knowledge, understanding and familiarity working with real property documents such as vesting deeds, legal descriptions, easements, title reports, exhibits, etc. 

Additional Requirements   (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

Pay rate plus :Benefits: 24 hours of PTO, 56 hours of sick leave, and 11 paid Holidays