Surveying and Mapping Technician

KFS is looking for Field Survey Technicians available for assignments at various CONUS / OCONUS locations. The Field Survey Technician utilizes GPS and utility locating equipment, such as Ground Penetrating RADAR (GPR), to find and map utility infrastructure. Simultaneously, the Field Survey Technician records detailed information about the assigned utility, such as type, size, and identifying markings. The Survey Technician will also document the feature with photographs. Once the field data has been collected, the Survey Technician will be responsible for organizing and transferring the data in a manner that prevents the data from being lost or from having to be recollected. The role entails extensive interaction with military and civilian personnel in a military setting.

Tasks:

• Use Utility Locating Equipment / GPS to locate and document the locations of buried utilities
• Accurately document utility locations and merge them into coherent datasets using a standardized criteria and attributes
• Maintain a high level of productivity in assigned survey areas
• Ensure detailed data quality standards are consistently maintained
• Interact in a professional manner with military and civilian personnel

Requirements:

• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new circumstances
• Tech savvy individual that enjoys using cutting-edge tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent “Can-Do” attitude
• Mature and reliable work ethic
• Physically able to walk or stand for more than 6 hours per day
• Physically able to lift maintenance hole covers for utility investigation
• Willingness to work outdoors during all types of weather
• Prior CAD experience not required, but desirable
• Prior GIS / GPS experience is desirable
• Utility Infrastructure locating experience is desirable
• Due to federal contract requirements, candidate must be U.S. Citizen
• Eligible for Secret security clearance

Job Profile: Field Survey Technician is an entry-level full time position with career progression opportunities. The role is assigned to survey projects at various locations. Assignments range from several days to several months depending on size of project. 100% travel is possible.

Compensation A competitive hourly wage plus insurance and retirement benefits are available.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25lbs.

Please note: KFS-LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

KFS-LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.