Job Summary:

The Surveyor will measure properties and land parcels to identify boundaries and similar physical characteristics related to the property.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Executes land surveys to establish legal boundaries of property.
• Researches the area or assignment, including previous surveys and boundary lines.
• Prepares and maintains data, charts, plots, records, documents, legal descriptions, sketches, maps, and reports related to land surveys.
• Records all results, including dimensions of land or land features, location, contour, shape, and elevation.
• Interprets survey data and calculates geodetic measurements to determine shapes, positions, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
• Uses geodetic and engineering instruments to establish fixed points to create maps.
• Uses satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS), theodolites, levels, and transits to determine longitudes and latitudes of important boundaries and/or features in the survey area.
• Collaborates with engineering and architectural staff, clients, and other invested individuals to review and coordinate findings.
• Performs minor adjustments on surveying instruments to maintain accuracy.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local surveying laws; rules, regulations, and county ordinances; and policies, procedures, and best practices relative to land surveying.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills to conduct land survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of land surveying.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws related to land surveying and subdivision of land.
• Proficient with computerized mapping technologies and surveying instruments, and the computer applications and software used to process field data.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Land Surveying or similar field required.
• Licensure by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) or comparable certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.