SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Brief Description

Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey

sites.

• Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries
  
  

in areas to be surveyed.

• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify,
  
  

and assume liability for work performed.

• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to
  
  

surveys.

• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
• Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and
  
  

elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.

• Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using
  
  

theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).

• Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land
  
  

or land features.

• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others
  
  

concerned with projects.

• Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
• Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic
  
  

measurements.

• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey
  
  

proposal preparation.

• Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of
  
  

breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.

• Other duties as required.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with analytical or scientific software, AutoCAD
• Ability to supervise and manage a site crew.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to
  
  

management.

• Knowledge of record keeping systems.
• Excellent communication skills.