EPS Group, Inc.
Position Description for: Survey Party Chief, non-PLS
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB PURPOSE
Support the survey department on ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, aerial control surveys and construction staking. Oversees and participates in fieldwork activities and performs a variety of related technical tasks. Not certified as Professional Land Surveyor.
TYPICAL DUTIES
· Works under the direction of a Survey Project Manager
· Fully responsible for following all directions and collecting all data requested for that particular project
· Utilizing Trimble GPS and robotic total stations for data collection and construction layout.
· Reads and understands Civil Engineering Plans and Construction Drawings for field staking
· Performs or learns survey software to prepare project calculations for field staking
· Prepares survey cut-sheets for field staking and daily Field Notes on all tasks performed.
· Read and follows detailed directions and requirements on specific survey scopes
· Perform ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, aerial control surveys and construction staking projects in the field
· Upload and download survey data daily from the Trimble TSC3 data collectors
· Communicate daily with the Project Surveyor and field scheduling coordinator
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and follow directions
· Possess strong communication and time management skills
· Strong working knowledge of Trimble GPS and robotic total stations
· Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and may hold a Land Surveyor in Training certification (LSIT)or NSPS Certified Survey Technician, level III certification