Human Resources

Job Location

County of Chelan Public Works 316 Washington Street, #402 Wenatchee, WA 98801

Description

Position is open until filled.  The first review of application materials will take place on June 24, 2024.

Salary: PW08 Steps 2-4 $4,183.56-$4,570.87 Longevity Steps 5-8 $4,779.16-$5,468.64

The position includes a state retirement system, with a deferred comp program available. Health insurance package includes Medical, Dental, and county contributions to a personal health savings account. Includes 11 paid holidays and 2 floating personal holidays along with monthly accrued vacation and sick leave. 

SUMMARY

The Head Chainperson is a participating member of the county survey crew, assists in operation of surveying instruments, leveling and measuring accessories as a part of the team. Survey work including, but not limited to right-of-way surveying, cadastral surveying, geodetic surveying, topographic surveying, construction surveying and the establishment and preservation of county right-of-way monumentation, property corners and control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, other duties may be assigned;

Operating survey prism w/staff, level or stadia rods at designated points in determining elevations and laying out stakes for mapmaking, construction, land boundaries, right-of-way and other surveys.

Assist in operation of surveying instruments and downloading collected electronic field notes to the office network.

Assist in accurate measurement of distances between survey points with steel or cloth tape, surveyor's chain, electronic distance meter or G.P.S. Installing grade stakes at a specified horizontal position and elevation.

Reading and/or writing station numbers, construction annotations, control information and survey or construction plan notebooks.

Marking survey information on the ground or on survey stakes with station number, elevation, grading information, control information or other identifying survey information.

Cutting and clearing brush and trees from line of survey.

Operate jackhammer for driving survey stakes and placement of survey monuments.

Perform other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; one (1) year experience working on a survey crew; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamental algebra, basic trigonometry, fundamental understanding of plane and solid geometry. Also the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

To apply: Include the following in one document (PDF or Word) 

• Chelan County Application
• Resume 
• Cover Letter 

Email tohuman.resources@co.chelan.wa.us or mail/drop off at address below.

Human Resources
400 Douglas Street, #201
Wenatchee, WA 98801