Survey Technician - Broadbanded

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1 Position Description Survey Technician - Broadbanded Position Title: Survey Technician - Broadbanded Occupant: Reports To: Grade: Division: Department: Section: Principal Surveyor 8 11 Broadbanded Community Development City Projects Survey Effective Date: May 2013 Folder No: F2008/01675 Form Version 4.2 January 2010

2 1 Organisational and Purpose Context This position operates within City Projects Survey Section and reports to the Principal Surveyor. City Projects is responsible for the investigation, design and delivery of a range of public infrastructure projects to meet community expectations. The key function of this role is to work as a team member or Survey Team Leader in carrying out Engineering, Hydrographic and Property surveys on Council projects and for external clients. 2 Key Selection Criteria Essential This position is broadbanded and all requirements can be found in Appendix A. The criteria given below is the highest required for the Survey Technician in the qualification category. 1. Completed Certificate or Associate Diploma or Diploma in Surveying or equivalent with 4 years experience in Surveying. 2. Competent in the use of modern Surveying equipment such as Robotic Total Station and also Survey software such as Civilcad. 3. Experience working within a Civil construction environment. 4. Demonstrated ability to lead a team carrying out minor Engineering surveys. 5. Demonstrated ability to review and conduct analysis on data from field surveys and office calculations. 6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively alone and/or as part of a team. 7. Class C drivers license with ability to drive a manual vehicle. 8. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. 9. Ability to perform physical tasks as a requirement of undertaking survey field work. 10. Demonstrated problem solving skills. 11. Workcover General Induction Certificate. Highly Desirable Hold appropriate Traffic Control accreditation see matrix Experience in the use of minor plant & equipment. Efficient in the use of software eg. AutoCad, Civilcad, Microsoft Office suite of Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 2 of 11

3 programs. Good interpersonal skills. Desirable NSW Maritime Boat drivers licence 3 Duties The duties shown below are the highest required for the Survey Technician at Grade Leading a survey team carrying out surveys for ; Preparation of Development Restriction Certificates, Investigations for design and construction of drainage structures and kerb & gutter, Minor engineering surveys, Location of service utilities, Quality control on various construction types including road in-situ stabilisation. 2. Review and analysis related to above projects including download of data, preparation of plans and associated reports. 3. Traffic control on work-sites, including selection of Traffic Control Plans, placement of signs and supervision of traffic control personnel. 4. Working with a survey team, including; Use of survey instruments and data recorders, Manual aspects of the survey work eg placement of marks, clearing of lines, levelling and manual handling of materials, Operation of small plant and equipment. 5. Follow established safety procedures and practices including preparation of Survey Certification Report. 6. Perform calibration checks on survey equipment. 7. Coaching and mentoring other team members. 8. Supervision of service location teams. Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 3 of 11

4 9. Supervision of external contractors and plant operators. 10. Management of resources required to carry out survey work. 11. Liaise with relevant supervisors and customers about project and job details. 12. Undertake OH&S requirements on work sites, including; Site risk assessments and associated checklists, Site procedures identified and implemented, Tool box meeting undertaken with all site workers, Field work checklists. 13. As required, act as Engineering Surveyor. 4 Relevant Position Information Physical duties are a requirement of this position. Council operates on a Flexi-time system which includes City Projects Survey. May be required to work outside the nominated work hours. At times may be required to travel outside the normal working area. Outdoor 38 hour week conditions apply. Grade at Appointment and Progression The commencement grade will be determined in consultation with the successful applicant prior to the formal offer of employment being finalised. The process will require the applicant to demonstrate competency and achievements in the duties applicable to the position. See Appendix A for performance Matrix and more information. Satisfactory work performance is a requirement to progress to the next grade irrespective of experience gained. Review of the occupant s placement in the broad banded scale will take place after 6 months, and review of skill step each 6 months, thereafter. Progression through the grades will be contingent upon successful evaluation against Duties of the Position and Performance matrix. Ongoing staff development and coaching will be a component of the position. All technicians in this Broadbanding will be classified as Outdoor Staff as defined in the LMCC Enterprise Agreement. Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 4 of 11

5 5 Personal Characteristics Versatile Well organised Positive attitude Honest and trustworthy Practical Loyal to colleagues, the team, and the Council Willing to embrace change Service-oriented 6 Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, and Harassment Responsibilities Employees Must take all reasonable measures to ensure they do not inappropriately discriminate against or harass other employees or customers and that they comply with legislation, Council s policies, procedures, and business rules relating to discrimination, harassment, and equal employment opportunity. 7 Competencies Council has a competency based salary system. Newly appointed persons will be assessed for competency after six months. Further competency assessment will occur at six monthly intervals. Employees are able to access the LMCC Core Competencies via the IMS Controlled Documents Register. Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 5 of 11

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7 APPENDIX A Criteria Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Qualifications in Surveying HSC or equivalent Undertaking Certificate III in Surveying Completed Certificate III / undertaking Diploma in Surveying or equivalent. Completed Certificate or Diploma in Surveying or equivalent Indicative Years of Surveying Experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years Review and analysis Basic office duties. Calculate reduced levels. Calculate reduced levels. Use GIS to obtain survey information for new jobs. Use programmable calculator Office work necessary for finalisation of field work carried out as Survey Team leader. Capable of download of data from field work and transmit in electronic form to designer / contractor, use relevant Survey software & other systems with limited assistance or supervision. Field-work responsibility As an assistant in the Survey team. Guidance as to procedure may be required. As assistant in Survey team. Carry out survey for Development Restriction Surveys and minor level surveys. Independently carry out survey for service locations & minor drainage investigations, minor Engineering surveys, control for insitu stabilisation construction work. Leading a field team N/A N/A Leading a field team carrying out survey work as described in row Leading a field team carrying out survey work as described in row Form Version 4.2 January 2010

8 Criteria Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 above. above. Traffic Control Accreditation Stop / Go accreditation (Traffic Controller) Stop / Go accreditation (Traffic Controller) Apply Traffic Control Plans (Yellow Ticket) Select & Modify Traffic Control Plans (Red Ticket) Use of Survey Instruments Able to set up tripods / prisms and survey instruments following initial instruction. Competent in use of level and staff. Competent in the use of Level and staff. Able to use total station / data recorder while under close supervision of Survey Team leader Competent in the use of Total Station and Data Recorder with limited assistance Competent in the use of Robotic Total Station and Data Recorder as Survey Team leader Receiving Supervision Will need instruction from other members of Survey Team Limited assistance as to field work from Survey Team leader Limited assistance on projects from Engineering Surveyors in role as Survey Team leader Limited assistance from Engineering Surveyors & Principal Surveyor as needed in role as Survey Team leader Providing Supervision N/A N/A Supervision of field team Supervision of field team Computer skills / software use Use Council s Online System. Use Dept Land & Property Use Dept Land & Property Information website for survey information. Use Survey software such as Civilcad & MX with assistance from Engineering Use Survey software such as Civilcad, MX & Autocad with limited assistance. Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 8 of 11

9 Criteria Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Information website for survey information. Commence use of Survey software with assistance from Engineering Surveyors. Surveyors Provide training N/A N/A Provide training to junior staff related to work carried out as Survey field party leader. Project Management N/A N/A Works to programmes and time lines developed as part of a project plan or schedule Provide training to junior staff related to work carried out as Survey field party leader. Undertaking Project Management under direction of Principal Surveyor Plant / Machinery Operation Evidence of operating plant eg. Drills, Jackhammer, Quick-Cut Saw with limited assistance Evidence of operating plant eg. Drills, Jackhammer, Quick- Cut Saw with limited assistance Operating plant independently Training junior staff in plant use Quality Control on Construction sites As assistant in Survey team assistance as to procedure may be As assistant in Survey team Lead Survey Team checking levels and reporting on construction sites. Lead Survey Team checking construction and reporting on in-situ stabilisation work Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 9 of 11

10 Criteria Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 required. Problem Solving Resolve problems arising during fieldwork with assistance from other team members Resolve problems arising during field-work with limited assistance from other team members Resolve problems that arise from work carried out as Survey Team leader with assistance from Senior staff. Resolve problems that arise from work carried out as Survey Team leader with limited assistance Survey plan comprehension NIL Understanding of Plan types e.g. Deposited Plans and Engineering Plans. Ability to comprehend Deposited Plans and Engineering Design drawings with assistance as needed Ability to comprehend Deposited Plans and Engineering Design drawings with limited assistance Report Preparation NIL NIL Prepare reports for Development Restriction Certificate Acting Role NIL NIL Act as Engineering Surveyor as required Prepare reports on construction work, such as in-situ stabilisation jobs Act as Engineering Surveyor as required Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 10 of 11

11 Grade 8 11 Survey Technician Description Assistance Limited assistance Independently Minor surveys Definition A senior staff member would be overseeing work performed. Some tasks would be set for the technician to undertake of his own responsibility and this would be checked by a senior member of staff on completion. Technician would be allocated projects to organise, time manage and perform. Technician would liaise and check with senior staff when assistance was required. Technician would be allocated projects to organise, time manage and perform. Technician would undertake project using their own expertise / experience and would seek input from senior staff when required. Less complex survey work, for example, surveys needed for sketch designs, quality control on in-situ stabilisation construction, investigation of drainage layout and surveys for Development Restriction Certificates. Survey Technician - Broadbanded - City Projects Page 11 of 11