SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey
sites.
o Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries
in areas to be surveyed.
o Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
o Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify,
and assume liability for work performed.
o Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to
surveys.
o Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
o Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and
elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
o Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using
theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
o Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land
or land features.
o Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others
concerned with projects.
o Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
o Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
o Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic
measurements.
o Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey
proposal preparation.
o Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of
breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
o Other duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
o Experience with analytical or scientific software, AutoCAD
o Ability to supervise and manage a site crew.
o Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to
management.
o Knowledge of record keeping systems.
o Excellent communication skills.