What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at Merestone Consultants, Inc.?
Merestone Consultants is seeking a qualified professional for our Lewes, DE office. We prefer applicants seeking to advance themselves by providing quality professional service to our clients.
Description
The primary function of the Survey Party Chief is that of responsible charge of a survey crew. To conduct land surveys and as builts, using surveying instruments as required by local jurisdictions and clients. Communicate with and instruct other crew members effectively and have knowledge of current surveying techniques along with strong math and data collection skills.
***Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Essential Functions
The Survey Party Chief acts as chief of a survey party team engaged in procuring field data necessary for the preparation of plans for streets and other public works projects, as well as other land survey projects, including topographic surveys & construction layout, and boundary surveys.
Reduce and plot field notes and make field engineering computations. Requires ability to operate robotic and GPS survey instruments in the performance of survey work, ability to interpret engineering specification and plans, ability to lay out and supervise the assigned work in a manner conducive with project requirements.
Performs construction layout for streets, sewer lines, and water lines, and establishes line and grade for construction work.
Checks work for conformance to plans and specifications. Prepares drawings, maps, and other records pertaining to field survey work. Records survey notes in field books and data collectors.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and two (2) year related degree. Three (3) years of experience as a survey crew member.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Must have a working knowledge of the Delaware Survey related Statutes and Minimum Technical Standards.
Must have knowledge of Global Position Systems and data collection methods.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Experience with as GIS and CAD is preferred.
Valid driver’s license a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Land Surveying: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $65,000