Lead Survey Party Chief

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Survey Party Chief participates in and supervises crews surveying City projects under the direction of the Water Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, & Environmental Administrator. The position coordinates surveys from start to completion and performs design, location, construction, topographic, and contour surveys. It establishes rights-of-way and construction elevations, collects and checks field data, prepares survey notes and descriptions, and works with drafting and engineering personnel to develop drawings. The role also provides technical guidance, training, and leadership to survey crews and ensures work is accurate, safe, and within budget.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent.
Five years of progressively responsible experience leading a survey crew.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Coursework in mechanical drawing and drafting, emphasizing advanced mathematics including algebra and trigonometry, and sufficient work experience to perform the listed duties.
Extensive knowledge of and training in survey procedures, survey equipment, mathematics, and drafting.
Working knowledge of drafting and drafting techniques, and ability to understand and interpret working plans and drawings and make field changes to improve projects or correct oversights.
Computer capability and thorough understanding of several survey and design programs.
Ability to use AutoCAD to obtain information.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, work under stress, handle stressful situations, and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public.
Ability to operate the listed tools and equipment.
Subject to the City of Farmington Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program, including pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
Extensive background checks are required.
Must meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 60 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Certified or licensed Professional Surveyor, or demonstrated ability to become licensed within two years.
Experience with GPS equipment, specifically the TOPCON FC-6400 Controller with Magnet Field Software.

Responsibilities

Participate in and supervise crews engaged in surveying City projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
Operate a motor vehicle for City and department business.
Perform design, location, topographic, contour, and construction surveys, including verifying rights-of-way.
Coordinate survey projects through completion and work with utility departments or companies on surveys of City streets and utility easements.
Represent the City to property owners when conducting surveys on private property.
Read maps, plans, and layout sheets and select appropriate survey techniques for projects.
Stay current with survey techniques, technology, training, and professional standards and certifications.
Design grades and alignments for sewer and water lines and streets, subject to supervisor approval.
Compute grades for streets, sewer lines, parking lots, and other earthwork, as well as horizontal and vertical street curves.
Resolve conflicts within the scope of authority.
Establish right-of-way locations, relocate section corners, run traverses, and locate streets and stadia topography.
Research property ownership at the courthouse.
Establish and monitor construction elevations; read engineers' levels for benchmarks, cross-sections, and profiles; and adjust instruments and equipment as needed.
Ensure measurements are accurate and safety precautions are taken.
Collect accurate field information and prepare understandable rough drafts for drafters or engineers.
Convert bearings to angles and determine rights-of-way and required percent of grade.
Keep survey notes and recommend survey techniques.
Ensure each crew member is trained and capable of assigned duties.
Work with drafting and engineering personnel to prepare drawings using survey notes.
Perform mathematical calculations to reduce, check, or complete survey data and ensure survey accuracy.
Prepare descriptions for surveys and maintain a complete file of surveys performed by the survey party.
Perform duties of other survey personnel as needed.
Plan and direct survey division workload by delegating and assigning duties, setting goals, and troubleshooting problems.
Conduct performance evaluations for survey crews and administer or recommend discipline when necessary.
Provide motivation, training, and leadership; answer questions; and ensure team members follow standards, policies, and guidelines.
Organize responsibilities, provide insight, and serve as a positive example.
Keep projects within budget.
Possibly assist in selecting Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Street routes.
Service and properly maintain the survey vehicle.
Possibly serve on employee committees as assigned.