Technician, Survey (PSO) D

Job ID:

518302

Location:

SPRING CITY, TN

Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description Technician, Survey (PSO)

D - 518302

Organization:

Transmission Department:

Field Survey Transmission Work Location:

Spring City, TN or Muscle Shoals, AL Relocation:

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open:

04/01/2026

Posting Close:

04/10/2026 at 11:59

PM EST Salary:

Competitive Ideal candidate will have experience with boundary involving TVA reservation boundary. Experience working at Gas, Fossil or Nuclear plant sites for construction layout and plant support. Candidates should have experience in terrestrial scanning, registration, design, and the ability to manage laser scanning deliverables. Job Summary Serves as the survey party chief directing the work of a survey crew performing a wide variety of surveys including, but not limited to: transmission line and highway route , boundary, route, geodetic control, GPS, construction, hydrographic, topographic, volumetric, flood study, photo control and deformation. Plans, develops, organizes and directs the work of the survey party including: Selects methods of accomplishing survey and modifies techniques to overcome complex survey conditions. Ensures that all instruments are properly operated, adjusted and maintained. Integrates individual assignments into a comprehensive survey of assigned project. Ensures that all surveys comply with TVA and/or State survey standards. Reviews unusual situations and prepares notes and calculations to ensure product meets quality specifications. Communicates with property owners regarding problems and coordinates resolution. Interprets legal descriptions and makes judgments as to the location of property lines where descriptions and land use may not agree. Performs other duties as assigned. Requires travel inside and outside of the Tennessee Valley. Supervisory Responsibility Directly supervises a survey crew (including contract surveyors) on a daily basis and is responsible for the quality, and compliance with budget and schedule. Provides performance evaluation input for crew personnel. Supervision Received The incumbent works independently while in the field. The incumbent reviews the work for overall completeness and accuracy. The incumbent handles unusual problems in the area of field surveying. Technical advice is available on highly complex assignments. Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) Demonstrated skilled in surveying methods and use of latest surveying technology and equipment (including GPS). Demonstrated skill to determine best method to achieve the required precision. Demonstrated knowledge of surveyed related mathematics (geometry, trigonometry). Must be proficient at using TVA survey data collection system. Must have knowledge of personal computer and be able to use surveying related software. Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering plans, highway drawings, specifications and land descriptions. Must be able to effectively serve as a team leader and effectively communicate with associates. Knowledge of boundary survey law in the states where surveys are performed, including Public Land Surveys. Demonstrated skill to review CAD drawings and results created by surveying programs for overall completeness and adequacy. Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements An Associate's degree in Surveying or Civil Technology or comparable field of study or equivalent education, training & experience. Several years' experience in work similar to that of a senior-level survey technician covering a variety of field survey assignments, or registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, with education, training and field experience demonstrating competencies in a variety of related surveying assignments. Incumbent must be medically qualified and capable of working in the field survey conditions while following Power System Operations' Safety Manual standards and procedures at all times. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate TVA survey vehicles. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 www.samhsa.gov/workplace. 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 7 of the application process. Email documents to careers@tva.gov More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov .