POSTING DATE: 04/28/2025

SALARY RANGE: $55,052.00 - 66,838.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DEFINITION

A Survey Technician IV leads field survey parties, interprets field survey data and makes complex computations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed indoors and outdoors where there is occasional exposure to inclement weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, prolonged periods of standing may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in performing surveying work.

OR

(NOTES)EQUIVALENCIES: Have completion of one year at an accredited college in engineering technology or a related field may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

Required Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of field surveying practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of drafting and reproduction methods.
• Knowledge of land recording and conveyance procedures.
• Ability to make difficult land and survey computations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, topographic maps and real property descriptions.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and operate a small boat.
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at [email protected]

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER