Survey Party/Crew Chief

SOCOTEC•Phoenixville, PA

About The Position

The Survey Party Chief will lead the field survey crew and be responsible for the organization, efficiency, and accuracy of work performed and data obtained. The purpose of the Party Chief position is to manage Surveyors and effectively, efficiently and safely carry out duties as assigned. Oversees the development and execution of construction, right-of-way, control, topographic, and/or other related survey duties Collaborates with stakeholders, including local officials, engineers, contractors, and supervisors, during the planning phase of a project Determines appropriate surveying techniques to be used on each project Collaborates with utility companies to ensure surveys are properly executed for public streets/easements Gathers survey data using global positioning systems (GPS) and other surveying tools to map areas and measure angles, distances, and elevations Analyzes plans, plats, and legal documents to appropriately plan and schedule work Defines boundaries for property and rights of way Drafts reports, descriptions, and other documentation for all surveys performed Ensures final maps display a comprehensive and accurate description of the field survey Ensures the work of all crew members meets standards and that assigned tasks are completed timely Completes any surveying tasks crew members are unable to complete Accurately complete administrative forms and reports in a timely fashion Adhere to all rules, regulations, and procedures, including those necessary to maintain required licenses, certifications, and/or registrations Attend meetings requested by supervisor and communicate effectively Carry out job functions with or without supervision and apply common sense instructions Carry out job functions without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of self/others Effectively and efficiently carry out written and verbal job-related instructions Exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with others Maintain acceptable attendance/punctuality standards Maintain quality and quantity work standards Maintain appropriate behavior in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity protocols Read labels and written instructions, which are typically in English Request assistance when appropriate, including but not limited to, the safe and efficient use and operation of equipment, tools, machines, and vehicles Respond to inquiries and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner Safely perform all job functions Understand and comply with safety, personnel, and other policies and procedures Work effectively and harmoniously in a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce Work in coordination with others Work under pressure, which is associated with this type of position Apply supervisory principles to analyze and resolve problems Appropriately use budgeted funds, personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, time Effectively give instructions, train, and educate Provide leadership, direction, and positive motivation Set realistic goals Performs other related duties as assigned by your manager

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience/Training: Considerable knowledge, typically gained from three (3) or more years experience/training in Surveying
MINIMUM ABILITY TO SAFELY USE AND OPERATE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: Equipment typically associated with this position within thirty (30) days
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and execution of construction, right-of-way, control, topographic, and/or other related survey duties
Collaborates with stakeholders, including local officials, engineers, contractors, and supervisors, during the planning phase of a project
Determines appropriate surveying techniques to be used on each project
Collaborates with utility companies to ensure surveys are properly executed for public streets/easements
Gathers survey data using global positioning systems (GPS) and other surveying tools to map areas and measure angles, distances, and elevations
Analyzes plans, plats, and legal documents to appropriately plan and schedule work
Defines boundaries for property and rights of way
Drafts reports, descriptions, and other documentation for all surveys performed
Ensures final maps display a comprehensive and accurate description of the field survey
Ensures the work of all crew members meets standards and that assigned tasks are completed timely
Completes any surveying tasks crew members are unable to complete
Accurately complete administrative forms and reports in a timely fashion
Adhere to all rules, regulations, and procedures, including those necessary to maintain required licenses, certifications, and/or registrations
Attend meetings requested by supervisor and communicate effectively
Carry out job functions with or without supervision and apply common sense instructions
Carry out job functions without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of self/others
Effectively and efficiently carry out written and verbal job-related instructions
Exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with others
Maintain acceptable attendance/punctuality standards
Maintain quality and quantity work standards
Maintain appropriate behavior in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity protocols
Read labels and written instructions, which are typically in English
Request assistance when appropriate, including but not limited to, the safe and efficient use and operation of equipment, tools, machines, and vehicles
Respond to inquiries and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner
Safely perform all job functions
Understand and comply with safety, personnel, and other policies and procedures
Work effectively and harmoniously in a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce
Work in coordination with others
Work under pressure, which is associated with this type of position
Apply supervisory principles to analyze and resolve problems
Appropriately use budgeted funds, personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, time
Effectively give instructions, train, and educate
Provide leadership, direction, and positive motivation
Set realistic goals
Performs other related duties as assigned by your manager