About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Survey Technician Supervisor opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location
Multi-County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Engrg Automtn Srvs Div
Opening Date
09/23/2026
Closing Date
10/6/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
12221
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B2
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Construction and Materials; Engineering Automation and Services Division
Worksite Address
See Work Schedule and Additional Information section.
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Would you enjoy a career focused on navigating a team that helps shape accurate roadway and construction projects? The Survey Technician Supervisor position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a hands-on leadership opportunity that supports accurate surveying for major projects. This role gives you the chance to guide a survey team using both traditional and electronic tools. You will help ensure that important measurements and field data are collected correctly. If you are eager to enhance your technical and supervisory skills while supporting transportation improvements, we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supervises survey team operations, ensures accurate data collection, and oversees field procedures related to transportation projects. As a Survey Technician Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
Survey Supervision: Oversee field measurements and electronic data downloads for survey activities
Equipment Operation: Guide staff in using both manual and electronic surveying instruments and related tools
Work Planning: Prepare daily and weekly work plans to support efficient field operations
Record Review: Examine field records for accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting for design systems
Safety Monitoring: Ensure work zones follow safety rules and protect employees, equipment, and the public
Staff Development: Provide training, coaching, and evaluation of survey team members
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position will be headquartered at the district office closest to the applicant's location, based on available space.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office location. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience as a Survey Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Four years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or
Two years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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