Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in a variety of land survey operations such as boundary, topographic, leveling, construction layout, and establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks utilizing a full range of survey equipment.
• Prepare and verify mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; interpret and compute field data, and evaluate for accuracy and completeness; maintain accurate survey and non-survey related records in form of field notes, reports, and sketches; maintain project files.
• Conduct project research, secure equipment, use safety techniques, perform survey operations, handle and maintain equipment, record survey data, and perform other associated duties for the purpose of delivering a successful project.
• Analyze record data, deeds, and plats for property and boundary control.
• Track and maintain survey supplies such as stakes and supplies.
• Ensure safety devices are present and in use as appropriate.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematical principles
• Automated surveying software
• Field survey methods and techniques
• Land survey terminology
• Safe work methods
• Customer services principles

Skilled in:

• Using complex optical and electronic instrument and equipment
• Reduction of raw field data
• GPS Equipment
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Extensive knowledge of proper field procedures
• Knowledge of the care, cleaning, and use of a variety of surveying tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of surveying field operation methods including but not limited to: traversing; triangulation; repeating observations; steel tape measurements; construction layout methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of robotic total stations, GPS, digital levels, and laser scanning.

Ability to:

• Read graphic instructions
• Read construction plans and specifications
• Prioritize and assign work
• Training subordinates on work methods
• Prepare reports and written documents, including charts, schedules, and maps
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five years of survey related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Certifications

• Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid driver license.
• OSHA 10 Safety training

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Medium Work: Positions in this class require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, using hand tools, and repetitive motions.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of object up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of objects of 25-50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person