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Carver County Surveying Technician, Senior Surveying Technician, or Surveying Specialist in Chaska, Minnesota
Surveying Technician, Senior Surveying Technician, or Surveying Specialist
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Surveying Technician, Senior Surveying Technician, or Surveying Specialist
Salary
$26.57 - $49.31 Hourly
Location
Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
03066
Division
Public Works
Department
Program Delivery
Opening Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Assistant County Surveyor, the Survey Engineering Technician, Sr Survey Engineering Technician, or Survey Engineering Specialist performs surveying and mapping duties supporting land information functions for the County Surveyor.
We are currently looking for someone to fill one of these Surveying roles in our Public Works Division. The classification will be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Survey Engineering Technician – click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/1439095?keywords=survey&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description, minimum qualifications, and pay range
Senior Survey Engineering Technician – click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/1439238?keywords=survey&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description, minimum qualifications, and pay range
Survey Engineering Specialist – click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/1329879?keywords=survey&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description, minimum qualifications, and pay range
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Survey Engineering Technician: Associates Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field or High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years related and progressive work experience; must currently hold, or be able to obtain within 24 months of employment, MnDOT or University of Minnesota Certification in the following areas: Grading and Base Inspector, Bituminous Street Inspector, Concrete Field Inspector; valid driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
Senior Survey Engineering Technician: AAS Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field and four (4) years related and progressive work experience or High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years related and progressive work experience; certified as a Survey Technician Level 3 as administered by NSPS, or the ability to obtain within twenty-four (24) months; must currently hold, or be able to obtain within 24 months of employment, MnDOT or University of Minnesota Certification in the following areas: Grading and Base I & II, Bituminous Street, Concrete Field I & II; valid driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
Survey Engineering Specialist: Associates Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of related experience or High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) years of related and progressive work experience; certified as a Survey Technician Level 3 as administered by NSPS, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months; must currently hold, or be able to obtain within 24 months of employment, MnDOT or University of Minnesota Certification in the following areas: Grading and Base Inspector, Bituminous Street Inspector, Concrete Field Inspector; valid driver's license or evidence of mobility.
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.
Benefit Summary (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207)
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Highschool diploma/GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
None of the above
02
Do you currently hold, or are you able to obtain within 24 months of hire, the following MnDOT or University of MN certifications? Grading and Base Inspector, Bituminous Street Inspector, Concrete Field Inspector?
Yes
No
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
04
How many years of experience do you have in the land surveying, civil engineering, or related field?
None
Less than 1 year to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years or more
05
Please indicate the areas below in which you have Land Surveying experience. Select all that apply:
Public Land Survey Perpetuation
Preparation or Review of Subdivision Plats
Preparation of Highway R/W Plats
Writing & Interpreting Land Descriptions
Topographic Surveys
RTK GPS & Total Station
Highway Control Staking
I have none of the above experience
06
Which of the below best describes your AutoCAD Software experience? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
07
Which of the below best describes your experience using Total Station/GPS Surveying Equipment? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
08
Which of the below best describes your Microsoft Office experience? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
09
Which of the below best describes your GIS experience? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Required Question
Employer
Carver County
Address
600 East 4th Street
Chaska, Minnesota, 55318
Phone
952-361-1525
Website
https://www.carvercountymn.gov
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