Party Chief - UMIAQ Design

UIC Alaska•Atqasuk, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey Party Chief to support survey projects at Alpine on Alaska’s North Slope. The position works year-round in the field with a small team of professionals, typically on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation. Party Chiefs work on two- to three-person teams collecting field data used to create maps, plans, and construction documents. The work uses GPS, traditional survey, and leveling equipment. The role involves conducting field surveys; determining property boundaries, land features, and elevations; recording and analyzing survey data; and preparing reports and drawings. The Party Chief also operates and maintains field survey equipment, coordinates with office staff and field colleagues, and reads and interprets maps and construction documents. The position may involve travel to remote locations throughout Alaska, harsh weather and rugged terrain, temperatures as low as -50°F, and work in both office settings and outdoor field environments, including active construction sites.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, or three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with GPS, traditional, and leveling survey equipment.
Ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate rough or uneven terrain.
Ability to identify and resolve field issues to ensure accurate data collection.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel to remote project locations using aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites, often in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys and gather data for site plans, maps, and other documents.
Determine the precise location of property boundaries, land features, and elevations.
Measure distances, angles, and elevations using GPS, theodolites, total stations, and other specialized equipment.
Accurately record physical land characteristics, property lines, and topographical data.
Analyze survey data and prepare detailed reports and drawings to support engineering, construction, or land development projects.
Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field, and ensure instruments function properly and are adjusted for accurate readings.
Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks.
Liaise with office staff and managers about survey findings and project requirements.
Collaborate with survey technicians and assistants to complete field surveys efficiently.
Read and interpret maps, construction plans, and documents.