Civil Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Civil Party Chief performs survey data collection and construction staking, overseeing the accuracy and integrity of all survey work. The role requires functional knowledge of survey equipment, including setup, data acquisition methods, and equipment limitations in relation to project tolerances and expectations. The employee is expected to be reliable, detail-oriented, have a strong work ethic and positive attitude, communicate effectively, and work independently. Responsibilities also include maintaining survey equipment, keeping current with surveying methods, and adapting to new equipment and technologies. The position is full-time and requires outdoor work in all seasons, work along roadways or near congested traffic, and willingness to travel.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 5 years of experience working as a survey party chief.
  • Knowledge of Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, Trimble robotic total station use, conventional total station use, SX10/SX7 scanning, Trimble GPS, and data upload/download routines.
  • Knowledge of Trimble survey styles and site calibration routines and methodology.
  • Knowledge of field procedures for boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
  • Ability to perform all aspects of data collection for boundary, topographic, roadway corridor, control, and as-built surveys.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and comfortably work along roadways or near congested traffic.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and maintain a reliable, detail-oriented, positive, and strong-work-ethic approach.

Nice To Haves

  • Part 107 certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a survey crew performing construction staking.
  • Set up, operate, and routinely validate the accuracy of survey equipment, including data collectors, digital levels, and GPS systems.
  • Perform and verify survey-related mathematical calculations.
  • Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches for all work performed.
  • Perform stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment.
  • Maintain survey equipment and keep the survey truck stocked with necessary supplies and tools.
  • Coordinate the work of assigned subordinate personnel.
  • Assist and train personnel in lower-level positions.
  • Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment used.
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