Content Development Intern Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Compensation Range
$32.99 - $42.88
Job Description Summary
Weld County is seeking the equivalent to a Party Survey Chief who is an independent, career minded, self-motivated individual up for challenging projects including all types of Land Surveying related work. Projects include but are not limited to, boundary surveys, easement/right-of way surveys, topographic surveys, GPS control surveys, design surveys, aerial mapping ground support, and construction layout. This is primarily a field position with some office work anticipated. Will work under the responsible charge of a professional land surveyor.
Job Description
Field Work - 70%

• Set up and operate surveying equipment including electronic total station, data collectors, differential level and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
• Perform surveys for construction, topographic, right of way, and control.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• May have complete responsibility and care for survey equipment, material, and vehicle.
• Work independently as a 1 person crew.
• Identify the need for training courses and contribute to course content.
• May be required to supervise a surveying technician either full time or on a temporary basis.
• Use and application of County policy, CDOT Specifications for surveying, and any other applicable reference manual as a source for regulations to complete assignments.
• Perform survey tasks in accordance with state and local regulations.

Administration - 20%

• Gather survey data and maintain specified records of technical data, perform computations, plot data, or draw curves, graphs, and charts.
• Assist in the design of new systems, processes, product, or equipment and works in the development of concepts and designs.
• Daily upload and download of data collectors.
• Provide Right-Of-Way information on county roads.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
• Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.
• Assist with assignments requiring independent and individual contribution.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications
Required Education

• High school diploma/GED

And
Required Work Experience

• Five years' experience in a surveying work environment.

Or

• Post high school education may be substituted for work experience, with extensive training in a specialty field.

Or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid regular Colorado driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment.
• Surveying requirement is for registration as a Land Surveyor Intern or ability to obtain within four years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend legal descriptions, survey maps and construction plans.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal descriptions, survey plats, construction drawings, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to perform survey tasks in accordance with state and local regulations.
Concepts and principles of Construction surveying, topographic surveying, control surveying and boundary surveying.
Ability to locate or establish vertical and horizontal control, right of way, section corners, boundaries and property lines.
General knowledge of surveying principles and practices.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations. Surveying requires demonstrated knowledge of coordinate geometry and mathematical understanding of horizontal and vertical curves.
Ability to create, modify, and print AutoCAD Civil 3D files.
Ability to operate GPS and conventional survey grade equipment.
Applied general knowledge of survey related computer equipment and programs.
Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.
Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.
This position will participate in random substance use screening.
Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.
Physical Requirements:
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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift, move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 61 pounds. The employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The employee will occasionally climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following: reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job title include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to hazards, temperature change, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.
Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits
Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.