Survey Specialist I

Survey Specialist I

Salary

$18.76 - $25.74 Hourly

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39881

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

11/13/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Department: Houston Public Works / Real Estate

Reporting Location: Houston, TX, USA*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00AM - 5:00PM*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides general administrative and technical support for surveying projects and/or performs general surveying activities under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

The Survey Specialist I responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews survey work produced by various sources to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware to verify the accuracy of land parcels and survey data.
• Performs basic deed research to gather historical land information and verify boundaries for survey projects • Prepares and updates various reports, records, and files to ensure all project information is current and documented
• Secures maps, plans and other information for survey projects.
• Reads and interprets survey maps, construction plans, and related technical documents.
• Performs basic quality control checks on survey data.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes, and codes spatial data into GIS format for project analysis and reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires High School diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of related experience in surveying, drafting, mapping, geography or GIS are required.

Substitutions: An Associate's degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, GIS or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6737.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6737 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

• Less than a High School diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or higher

02

How many years of professional experience in GIS, engineering, surveying, drafting, design, or closely related experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 6 years or more
• No Experience

03

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands
• Advanced Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.
• None

04

Do you have a valid/current drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select from the following specialty areas you have experience in. (Check all that apply)

• Interpreting Metes and Bounds descriptions.
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Reading Survey Maps
• None

06

What is your level of proficiency in property research?

• Basic knowledge: Looked up property in county appraisal district websites and common files used locally.
• Intermediate knowledge: The above plus, searching county clerks websites for deed and plat records, on site GIS applications for property information and files and indexes locally that are uncommon.
• Advanced knowledge: All the above plus, using grantor/grantee indexes, abstract and subdivision back plants, county road records, commissioner court minutes, probate records and various offsite GIS interactive maps.
• I have no experience.

07

Please explain in detail your experience with metes and bounds and deed research. (See Resume is not an acceptable answer, type N/A if none.)

08

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/