Survey Specialist I-III Bryan District HQ

TxDOT’s Bryan District is looking for a Survey Specialist I/II/III to work in our Advance Planning Department. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a team that values your expertise. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Come be a part of a team where your insights help shape smarter decisions.

TxDOT’s Bryan District is looking for a Survey Specialist I/II/III to work in our Advance Planning Department. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a team that values your expertise. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance. Come be a part of a team where your insights help shape smarter decisions.

Bryan District Headquarters (17DISTHQ)
2591 NORTH EARL RUDDER FREEWAY
Bryan, 77803

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Provides technical expertise and advice on surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures safety equipment and traffic control devices are set up correctly.
• Coordinates, schedules and/or conducts technical geodetic and satellite surveys which require the use of special
  high-accuracy techniques for mapping projects and engineering related functions.
• Conducts GPS research and development surveys.
• Installs, configures and maintains hardware and software for Global Positioning System (GPS) operations.
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data
  collector.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates with other sections or district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey
  projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, uses software programs to determine
  coordinates, draws plots and documents work in the field diary.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey
  projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Additional Duties for Survey Specialist II:

• Coordinates and schedules work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.

• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work.

Additional Duties for Survey Specialist III:

• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Performs audits and quality control/quality assurance of projects.
• Travels to gather information and recommend future surveying projects.
• Provides guidance to contracted survey parties and monitors operations.
• Serves as a project leader and reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey
  parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  

Provides technical expertise and advice on surveying projects and/or performs specialized surveying work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures safety equipment and traffic control devices are set up correctly.
• Coordinates, schedules and/or conducts technical geodetic and satellite surveys which require the use of special
  high-accuracy techniques for mapping projects and engineering related functions.
• Conducts GPS research and development surveys.
• Installs, configures and maintains hardware and software for Global Positioning System (GPS) operations.
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data
  collector.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates with other sections or district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey
  projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, uses software programs to determine
  coordinates, draws plots and documents work in the field diary.
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey parties and monitors survey
  projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Additional Duties for Survey Specialist II:

• Coordinates and schedules work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.

• Monitors and reviews work performance of contracted survey work.

Additional Duties for Survey Specialist III:

• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Performs audits and quality control/quality assurance of projects.
• Travels to gather information and recommend future surveying projects.
• Provides guidance to contracted survey parties and monitors operations.
• Serves as a project leader and reviews survey job assignments, coordinates information with district/contracted survey
  parties and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

Survey Specialist I: 1 year
Survey Specialist II: 2 years
Survey Specialist III: 3 years

Experience in surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• *Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• *Interpreting applicable information
• *Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively

Other Attributes:

• *Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

*Survey Specialist II/III

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

Survey Specialist I: 1 year
Survey Specialist II: 2 years
Survey Specialist III: 3 years

Experience in surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• *Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• *Interpreting applicable information
• *Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively

Other Attributes:

• *Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

*Survey Specialist II/III

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information