Survey Instrument Technician

This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered. 

Grab your hard hat, plan set, and your data collector! Don’t let this party pass you by!

This position serves in the completion of various types of field surveys such as design, geodetic, construction, property, and as-builts. Reports to the Chief of Survey Parties. The ideal candidate has knowledge of the principles of land surveying, and basic principles of civil engineering specifically relating to construction processes. This job puts you where the action is happening! Join a dynamic team for a career opportunity to build Fairfax!

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

Utilities Design and Construction Division manages the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout. The Land Survey Branch provides professional surveying services for the construction, land acquisition, and design of capital projects.