10 Feb
Survey Party Chief (Austin, TX)
Texas, College station 00000 College station USA

Vacancy expired!

Dunaway Associates is looking for a Survey Party Chief in Austin!

OVERVIEW/JOB SUMMARY:

Plan, organize, and direct work of one survey party engaged in land surveying to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, and areas to be used in the production of the final survey product

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB DUTIES:

Organize crew manpower and resources to perform assigned survey tasks quickly and efficiently

Manage daily work assignments/tasks of assigned field crew, including use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection

Ensure field survey activities are performed in accordance with standards set by the company and industry standards of practice

Ensure crew’s adherence to all safety procedures and use of all required personal protective equipment

Daily communication with Chief of Parties and/or Survey Technician managing the field survey operations on which the Party Chief is working

Conduct daily data collector downloading

Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, and expense reports

Mentor and train Field Survey Assistants on daily tasks as needed

Provide input to Chief of Parties and Survey Line of Business Executive for the formal performance evaluation of crew members

Drive company vehicle to and from job sites and company premises when needed

Ensure survey truck receives proper routine maintenance and all vehicle fluids maintained as appropriate; keep maintenance logs of the vehicle current

Ability to meet all working conditions, physical demands, and minimum requirements outlined in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation, as applicable under the ADA, and as needed

Perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries

Introductory knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software

Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Level II Certified Survey Technician Certification (CST)

SKILLS:

Excellent leadership skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

High attention to detail

Good analytical skills

Ability to work without direct day-to-day supervision and make technical and supervisory decisions for projects assigned within specified limits of authority

Proficient in using all required survey equipment

Proficient with mid-level math

Solid documentation skills (field notes and sketches)

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in and with a survey field crew

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions including extreme temperatures and grassy/rocky or steep terrain

Exposure to potentially harmful plants and wildlife

Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb and reach while surveying project sites and operating survey equipment

Must be able to lift and carry axes, survey supplies, additional equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to/from and during job site visits

Must be able to use a brush axe, machete or hammer

Occasional travel requiring long-distance commutes, overnight stays, or temporary relocation near a job site

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