Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features
• Compile geographic, political, and cultural information and prepare maps of large areas; record the results of surveys, verify the accuracy of data, and prepare plots, maps, and reports
• Collect data in the field and calculate mapmaking information for use in performing computations and computer-aided drafting 
• Research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze the data to determine the location of boundary lines
• Understand the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), laptops, and computer software for surveying 
• Accompanies and oversees work of field crews, conducting complete assignments or portions of a large and diverse project while organizing field operations and collecting data to ensure efficacy and accuracy
• Reviews project specifications and confers with engineer and surveyor concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports 
• Performs non-routine assignments involving substantial variety and complexity
• Performs surveying duties not requiring licensure 
• Computes volumes and prepares graphs
• Performs supervisory responsibilities on a job specific basis 

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Occasional travel as needed

Required Skills

• Ability to use applicable software programs required for gathering field data and organizing data for submission to the Land Surveyor
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume including the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Computer Assisted Drafting software experience
• 3 + years’ experience in a surveying
• Knowledge of all positions on the crew and capability to utilize all equipment
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.