Survey Party Chief
About The Position
Performs highly skilled, technical surveying work of a supervisory nature, directing and assisting a survey party. Applies technical knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques to measure and determine distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries, and other features of the Earth's surface. Selects equipment and measurement methods, keeps field notes, prepares job sketches, performs survey computations, plans work assignments, and supervises crew members. Instructs and trains crew members as necessary; reduces, translates, and prepares field survey records and notes; researches office and records information; interprets and compiles field and records information into survey plans and plats; maintains records of jobs worked and project numbers; and reviews legal descriptions, plats, right of way, and property maps. Recommends hiring, transfer, advancement, grievance adjustment, discipline, and discharge of subordinate personnel, and conducts performance evaluations. Performs related work and other duties as assigned. The employee exercises reasonable initiative and independent judgment in directing the survey party, addressing safety considerations, and ensuring crew members follow prescribed survey procedures. Assignments are received through general oral and written instructions. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical adequacy and adherence to guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate with major coursework in Algebra and Trigonometry, and four years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of engineering and land survey work, including two years in a supervisory or lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Florida Driver's License required.
- Must be able to proficiently read and write in English.
Nice To Haves
- Survey Technician Level III Certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and assist the work of a survey party.
- Select surveying equipment and measurement methods.
- Keep field notes and prepare sketches for each job.
- Perform survey computations and plan survey party work assignments.
- Supervise crew members in accomplishing assigned duties; instruct and train them as necessary.
- Reduce, translate, and prepare field survey records and notes.
- Research office and records information as necessary.
- Interpret and compile field and records information into survey plans and plats.
- Maintain records of jobs worked and project numbers.
- Review legal descriptions, plats, right of way, and property maps.
- Recommend hiring, transfer, advancement, grievance adjustment, discipline, and discharge of subordinate personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations.
- Exercise independent judgment in directing the survey party, considering safety, and ensuring crew members follow prescribed survey procedures.
- Perform related work and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
