Survey Crew Technician

About the role

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work The Survey Crew Technician will require utilizing conventional survey methods and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers recording signals from navigational satellites. This position will perform a wide variety of complex assignments in analyzing, computing, editing, processing of geodetic survey field data. Work includes reviewing completed field data performed by other members of the survey team to insure completeness and accuracy. Work involves a fairly wide range of independent decision making and use of judgment in the field and geodetic survey activities. Employee receives project assignments from higher level technicians. Position will be responsible for performing field operations in a safe manner and utilize traffic control when working on or near a roadway. The Survey Crew Technician will perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, countyand state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data. Work functions may include: * the installing antenna mounts on designated structures along with the GPS receivers and accompanying hardware * performs maintenance of the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) * visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise and assist with system upgrades * assisting crew members in digging holes, carrying concrete bags from truck to monument site, and/or hand mixingand pouring concrete * setting disks to establish new monuments The Survey Crew Technician will also be responsible for wearing and maintaining required personal protective wear, maintaining and performing daily safety inspections of vehicles, recording findings in vehicle logs and/or safetyreports. The selected candidate will assist with the monument recovery process including but not limited to performing the following duties: * drawing visibility diagrams * taking photos of recovered monuments * data entry into Windesc Program * measuring new references for monument descriptions * maintaining survey equipment and making necessary adjustments About NC Emergency Management: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhanceNorth Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NCDepartment of Public Safety (NC DPS). About the Hazard Mitigation: The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disasterrecovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $ 41,206 - $ 72,113 **Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on 06/21/2026.** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A compl