Career Opportunities: Senior Drafter/GIS Specialist (23184)
Requisition ID 23184 - Posted 07/15/2026
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Surveying & Mapping
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$27.40 to $30.14 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Works schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs skilled technical work supervising the Survey Team Office staff in the creation of survey maps, sketches, and exhibits using digital drafting software. Work includes performing survey calculations for traverse adjustments, vertical network adjustments, property line determinations, sectional breakdowns, and construction layout; managing Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, spatial data, and GIS asset maps; reporting, converting, and extracting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting data to GIS products; and providing quality control for survey maps, GIS databases, and asset maps.
REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) years of experience in civil drafting, survey drafting, or Geographic Information System (GIS) data entry and map production; OR Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Drafting, Geographic Information System (GIS), Geomatics, or a closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in CAD drafting or GIS input and mapping. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or complete within six (6) months of employment, reclassification, or promotion to Senior Drafter/Geospatial Specialist, a Florida Survey & Mapping Society (FSMS)-approved Florida Law course and receive a passing score on the associated examination. Must have current documentation of completion, or complete within six (6) months of employment or promotion to Senior Drafter/Geospatial Specialist, an approved six (6) hour continuing education (CEU) course offered by the Florida Survey & Mapping Society (FSMS). Must have successfully completed all of the classes for all three (3) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and received a passing score on each of the phase examinations. Must have successfully completed a Brevard County-sponsored 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another County-approved leadership training course. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Must complete, within twenty-four (24) months of employment, all of the classes for all three (3) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each of the phase examinations PLUS a Brevard County-sponsored 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another County-approved leadership training course.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 30 lbs.
CARRY: 30 lbs.
PUSH: 30 lbs.
PULL: 30 lbs.
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: None
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
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Department: Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Surveying & Mapping
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$27.40 to $30.14 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Works schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs skilled technical work supervising the Survey Team Office staff in the creation of survey maps, sketches, and exhibits using digital drafting software. Work includes performing survey calculations for traverse adjustments, vertical network adjustments, property line determinations, sectional breakdowns, and construction layout; managing Geographic Information System (GIS) databases, spatial data, and GIS asset maps; reporting, converting, and extracting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting data to GIS products; and providing quality control for survey maps, GIS databases, and asset maps.
REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) years of experience in civil drafting, survey drafting, or Geographic Information System (GIS) data entry and map production; OR Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Drafting, Geographic Information System (GIS), Geomatics, or a closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in CAD drafting or GIS input and mapping. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or complete within six (6) months of employment, reclassification, or promotion to Senior Drafter/Geospatial Specialist, a Florida Survey & Mapping Society (FSMS)-approved Florida Law course and receive a passing score on the associated examination. Must have current documentation of completion, or complete within six (6) months of employment or promotion to Senior Drafter/Geospatial Specialist, an approved six (6) hour continuing education (CEU) course offered by the Florida Survey & Mapping Society (FSMS). Must have successfully completed all of the classes for all three (3) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and received a passing score on each of the phase examinations. Must have successfully completed a Brevard County-sponsored 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another County-approved leadership training course. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Must complete, within twenty-four (24) months of employment, all of the classes for all three (3) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each of the phase examinations PLUS a Brevard County-sponsored 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, or another County-approved leadership training course.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 30 lbs.
CARRY: 30 lbs.
PUSH: 30 lbs.
PULL: 30 lbs.
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 5 - 8 hours
DRIVE: None
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A