ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.
Provide support to the surveying staff, helping to meet schedules and budgets. Check field notes, compute and process survey field data. Analyze and resolve discrepancies with field data, record data and between the two. Alert the BPA manager to any discrepancies and actions taken.
Produce 2D and 3D maps using CADD, create survey base maps, topographic maps, terrain models and cross-sections for transmission facility design and land acquisition using organizational and industry standards. Create subsequent reports for control purposes.
Create exhibits and maps using ArcMap and ArcCatalog. Exhibits and map work products will be reviewed and approved by BPA Staff.
Utilize computer drafting software, particularly Bentley Microstation and InRoads, to perform drafting of survey maps.
Research deeds, title policies, survey maps and other land record documents for completeness for project specific needs. Provide results of research of land record documents to BPA Staff for review and concurrence. Assemble record data for BPA and contract personnel.
Compile data to design and maintain geographic and relational data bases in ArcGIS according to organizational standards.
Coordinate and assist in the transfer and storage of large quantities of digital data. At the request of the BPA manager, facilitate the flow of data between the Survey Section and other groups inside BPA, particularly Mapping, Real Property Services and Transmission Engineering groups.
Provide technical support interpreting and deciphering survey information to engineers, land surveyors, cartographers, other professionals and technicians within BPA.
Maintain files and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Verify all official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes and in accordance with Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.
Assist the COR with monitoring, inspecting and validating survey work performed by private survey contractors. Verify compliance with technical specifications, work schedules and provide recommendations to the COR regarding approval of deliverables.
Inspect and validate deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Present findings and suggestions to the COR or BPA manager. Deliverables include field note sheets, computation sheets, CADD base maps, GPS network and Online Positions User Service (OPUS) reports, GIS shape files and numerous other electronic data sets.
Assist the BPA Manager in coordinating with Master Contractors to implement best practices for land surveying workflows, data delivery and data retrieval.
Maintain and provide technical knowledge to help draft standards, processes, dashboards and manuals that document the land surveying methods used at BPA. All contributions will be reviewed and approved for accuracy and efficiency by BPA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering is preferred.
5+ years of work experience in land surveying or engineering is required.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Knowledge of various horizontal and vertical coordinate reference systems and datums, state plane coordinates, network adjustments, and geodetic and GNSS surveying.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex and varied datasets.
Proficiency with various software programs to process, adjust and produce survey deliverables (Trimble Business Center, Starnet, Bentley MicroStation & InRoads, NGS tools, ArcMap)
Working knowledge of GIS and ArcGIS desktop 10.x
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.