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 About NC Emergency Management: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures. About the Hazard Mitigation: The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation. This position will perform all aspects of geodetic surveying including public trust lands research, county and state boundary surveys, research, and analysis and processing of survey data. This position assists in installing antenna mounts on designated structures along with the GPS receivers and accompanying hardware and performs maintenance of the Continously Operating Reference Station (CORS), visiting the CORS sites to assist in troubleshooting when problems arise and assist with system upgrades. Duties and responsibilities also include: -Wearing and maintaining required personal protective wear -Maintaining and performing daily safety inspections of vehicles -Recording findings in vehicle logs and safety reports -Assisting crew members in digging holes and carrying bags of concrete from truck to monument site. -Hand mixing and pouring concrete -Setting disks to establish new monuments and drawing visibility diagrams, and taking photos of recovered monuments -Data entry of monument recovery information -Compiling photos of monuments into the Windesc Program -Measuring new references to create descriptions of new monuments and maintaining survey equipment -Making adjustments as needed to ensure equipment functions meet standards. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00 **This posting will close a 11:59pm on 6/29/2026** **All NCEM new hires are required to report in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of employment** 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 complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources . Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Management Preferences - Experience with geodetic and/or boundary surveys - Experience using Global Navigation Satellite System to perform geodetic and/or boundary surveys - Experience mixing and pouring concrete, digging holes, and installing antenna mounts The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which