Location
Chattanooga, TN | United States
Job description
Surveyor A - 516259
Job ID:516259Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Surveyor A - 516259
Organization: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Survey Products
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 2/23/2024
Posting Close: 3/7/2024 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of surveys including, boundary, route, geodetic control, construction, hydrographic, topographic, flood study, photo control and deformation with both GPS and conventional surveying methods.
Knowledge and application of fundamental surveying methods and procedures. Implements survey procedures using state-of-the-art surveying procedures and equipment
Performs surveying calculations, statistical, and mathematical analyses to reduce survey data, verify compliance with standards, and transform to proper coordinate systems. May provide assistance to others as they perform these activities. Presents data in a form that best meets customer requirements Products may be textual, tabular, or digital.
Performs other duties as required. May require overnight travel inside and outside the Tennessee Valley.
Supervision Received
Assignments are given with clear and specific guidelines, scope and goals. Completed work is then reviewed for sound professional judgment. During the course of coordinating the overall efforts of the entire project, the supervisor frequently observes the work in progress.
Skills and Proficiencies(May be job or organization specific)
Boundary survey law in the states where surveys are performed; Public Land Survey System; Surveying engineering principles and practices; GPS; Least squares adjustments; Photogrammetry control; Survey coordinate systems; Use of latest surveying and mapping technology and equipment; Logical/analytical
Thinking; National and state standards of practice; Written and oral communication; Effective team player
Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements
A B.S. degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology or related field of study from an accredited university.
Completion of LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training) requirements and Lidar Experience is highly desirable.
Experience with Autocad Civil 3D is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
Email documents to[email protected]
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
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