Land Survey Helper Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4833991) Apply  Land Survey Helper Salary $25.72 - $30.64 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 4319-02-2025 Department Engineering Division EG061075 - EG Survey Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 3/17/2025 4:00 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MEA Occupational Group Civil Service Location of Vacancy Engineering Department Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Under immediate supervision, performs simple non professional engineering work of routine difficulty in the field. The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Residency Incentive Volunteer Time Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 12 Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life Insurance Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement Program Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5% Employee Discounts Acceptable Experience and Training + Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in algebra and geometry; or + Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties NOTE: If substituting education for experience, transcripts need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date. Required Special Qualifications + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. + Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility. + If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Acts as head or rear chair bearer in a field survey party. + Takes measurements with tape or chain. + Drives stakes and clears brush, carries and cares for survey instruments, tools and vehicles. + Assists on level or transit work; sets and marks grade stakes, hubs and turning points; constructs bench marks and monuments; marks in field and records high water during floods. + Makes simple computations and field notes; prepares cross sections, profiles, mass diagrams and charts. + May act as relief instrument person; performs non professional engineering work not involving the use of complex formulae. + May perform simple engineering drafting and other surveying and simple drafting duties as directed. + May perform other related non professional duties involving Engineering and Public Works. + Performs related work as required.