Survey Crew Chief

SUMMARY

Plans, organizes and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying the earth's surface and spaces to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, map making, land division, titles, mining or other purposes by performing the following duties. Primarily work as a one-person crew but has the ability to lead multiple crew members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
2. Develops new data from photogrammetric records.
3. Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
4. Keeps accurate and complete notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
5. Maintains equipment and vehicle that is assigned.
6. Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
7. Conducting activities of the crew as directed by the Project Manager.
8. Operation and maintenance issues related to GPS equipment.
9. Operation and maintenance issues related to robotic equipment.
10. Operation and maintenance issues related to optical and digital levels.
11. Instructing field crew members on proper procedures and methods.
12. Performs all other duties as assigned.
13. Create field notes and sketches
14. Assumes legal responsibility for work.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;

use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.