The Office of the County Engineer is seeking a Survey Party Chief. This position would be responsible for performing supervisory and advanced technical work in directing a field survey party.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Directs a field crew engaged in survey measurement in the field.
Supervises daily field operations and provides instructions to subordinates in the proper field
procedures.
Follows detailed written and oral instructions given by the county surveyor and resolves any
problems encountered in the field.
Instructs subordinate personnel in surveying procedures appropriate to a particular
assignment.
Oversees all information taken in the field and the reduction and management of this data.
Takes field notes and compiles daily progress reports.
Reads plats of survey, technical documents, legal descriptions, construction plans, right-of-way
maps, and field books and interprets data in light of field requirements.
Checks all work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Analyzes and compares field data with record data.
Conducts field work for topographic, hydrographic surveys, as built surveys, boundary,
construction stakeout surveys, and other type surveys as needed.
Provides training to subordinate personnel.
Oversees proper care, use, and storage of survey equipment.
Oversees survey supplies and inventory for the crew.
Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County
employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other
departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in
person or by phone contact.
SUPERVISION
This position is responsible for directly and regularly supervising work of a relatively small number
of employees (two or more) under the supervision of the County Surveyor. Includes assigning,
directing, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinate employees. Responsibilities include
providing on-the-job training and assisting in evaluating job performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree or equivalent; and three (3) years’ experience in land surveying work; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.