- Junior
- Bureau à Brooksville
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Data Collection Bureau
Support the District’s Data Collection Bureau using your surveying expertise. The Field Technician will be responsible for recording measurements for topographic, geodetic, cadastral and hydrographic surveys, retracement of boundary lines, horizontal and vertical control, construction layout, determining elevations, and other similar surveying projects. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Starting Compensation:
Field Technician 1: $33,576.00 - $42,801.00
Field Technician 2: $38,082.00 - $48,546.00
Field Technician 3: $40,557.00 - $51,704.00
Field Technician 4: $46,035.00 - $58,650.00
The starting salary ranges are included for the Field Technician profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions
Field Technician 1-3
- Measures land survey data using electronic and other survey instruments, including total stations, levels, geodetic positioning systems, etc.; Participates in traversing, differential leveling, boundary retracement, hydrographic, topographic collection, geodetic control surveys, etc.; Operates data collectors, records notes and sketches in a field book, and makes necessary calculations for checking raw data.
- Operates vehicles and boats, land surveying equipment and instruments, digital theodolites and levels, GPS sensors, and other tools and equipment as necessary. Inspects, cleans and maintains survey and safety equipment, tools and vehicles as required. Transports, sets up and retrieves survey equipment.
- Coordinate work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives. Attend department meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed.
- Uses electronic and other survey instruments, including total stations, levels, geodetic positioning systems, etc.; Participates in traversing, differential leveling, boundary retracement, hydrographic, topographic collection, geodetic control surveys, etc.; Operates data collectors, records sketches in a field book, and makes necessary calculations for checking raw data. Uploading and downloading pre and post field work data.
- Coordinate all work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives.
- Attend department and project kick-off meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed.
Field Technician 4
- Supervises a land survey crew involved in recording measurements for topographic, geodetic, cadastral and hydrographic surveys, recovery and retracement of boundary lines, horizontal and vertical control, construction layout, determining elevations, and other similar surveying projects.
- Records notations and sketches in a field book or data collector of measurements, makes required calculations, acquires photographic evidence using an electronic tablet, and submits all information obtained during the assigned survey projects for review and post processing.
- Supervises the operation of surveying instruments and equipment such as Global Positioning Satellite/GNSS receivers, cellular and radio modems, data collectors, total stations, automatic and digital levels, etc., to determine geospatial positions; performs the duties of other crew members as necessary.
- Promotes and oversees operational safety methods and procedures and ensures the correct and safe use of equipment and tools.
- Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate members of the crew; trains them; participates in the hiring of new crew employees.
- Coordinate all work with District Land Survey staff, effective communications with staff and understanding project objectives.
- Attend department meetings, contact with land owners and the public as needed
Working Conditions
Work is divided between office and field environments. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions, and may involve remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites.
Work may be conducted on or around open water, wetlands, or marshes. Must be able to frequently bend and squat, with occasional requirement to climb or swim. Must be able to operate a District vehicle with attached equipment for two hours or more at a time.
May work 10-hour shifts and be required to sit for up to 5 hours and/or stand for up to 3 hours. Must be able to frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift between 10 and 50 pounds. Must be able to carry up to carry up to 10 pounds frequently and carry between 10 and 50 pounds occasionally.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for Survey Crew Technician
Field Technician 1
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Field Technician 2
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Field Technician 3
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) years' related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Field Technician 4
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and four (4) years' related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Survey Crew Technician
- Coursework in geometry, trigonometry or technical land surveying is preferred.
- National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician Program. Airboat Operator Certification, FDOT M.O.T. Certification
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour days), out of the Brooksville, FL office.
Travel Required
Yes. Extensive travel, using a District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
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Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
