Project Technician II - Survey Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4810409) Apply  Project Technician II - Survey Salary $1,647.45 - $1,783.32 Biweekly Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 35735 Department Houston Public Works Opening Date 01/30/2025 Closing Date 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Service Line: Capital Projects Reporting Location: 611 Walker St. 19th Floor* Workdays & Hours: M-F, 7a.m. - 4:00p.m.* *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides general administrative, drafting and research in support of parcel review and preparation. Performs survey drafting, design and plotting. Provides technical support and expertise to agencies, contractors, and technical consultants to resolve concerns and inquiries. Prepares and maintains various reports, indexes, records and files in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint. Researches and collects data from various departments and other sources. May conduct field investigations and special projects. Operates AutoCAD, GIS and coordinate geometry software in performance of reviews and creating drawings. Assists technical personnel in locating project plans and rights-of-ways. Performs other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier III Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires an Associate's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field such as Surveying or GIS . EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years of related experience, such as surveying, GIS, engineering, drafting and/or designing, are required. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Substitution: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design or a closely related field such as Surveying or GIS may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCES Preference shall be given to applicants with previous experience reviewing property surveys and legal descriptions. Ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade: 13 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or please call 832.393.6737. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6737. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, with specific instructions, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 What is the highest level of education and experience you have in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field? + Less than a High School diploma/GED + High School diploma/GED + Associate's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field like GIS. + Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Drafting, Designing or a closely related field like GIS. 02 How many years of professional experience in engineering, surveying, drafting, design, or closely related experience like GIS, do you have? + Less than 2 years + 2 - 3 years + 4 - 5 years + 6 years or more 03 Do you have a valid/current driver's license? + Yes + No 04 What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel? + Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks. + Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands. + Advanced Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA. + None 05 Please select from the following specialty areas you have experience in. (Check all that apply) + Interpreting Metes and Bounds descriptions. + Geographic Information System (GIS) + Reading Survey Maps 06 What is your level of proficiency in property research? + Basic knowledge: Looked up property in county appraisal district websites and common files used locally. + Intermediate knowledge: The above plus, searching county clerk's websites for deed and plat records, on site GIS applications for property information and files and indexes locally that are uncommon (those that most don't think of). + Advanced knowledge: All the above plus, using grantor/grantee indexes, abstract and subdivision back plants, county road records, commissioner court minutes, probate records and various offsite interactive maps. + I have no experience. 07 Please explain in detail your experience with metes and bounds and deed research. 08 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 09 Have you completely and truthfully answered question #9 in the application regarding employment gaps? (failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.) + Yes + No Required Question