Survey Crew Supervisor

Surveyor Supervisor

Supervise, assign, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of City surveying; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work tasks and functions of staff responsible for performing a variety of City surveying methods including operating and maintaining a variety of survey equipment.
2. Serve as a member of a field survey crew and operate a variety of survey equipment.
3. Collect data in the field using RTK-GPS and Static-GPS methods and perform differential leveling using a high accuracy digital level.
4. Edit, analyze and enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.
5. Assist with a variety of survey tasks to establish and maintain the City's horizontal and vertical control networks including site visits to passive monuments and installation and static observation of new monuments.
6. Record and maintain field notes, files and records of surveying activities.
7. Monitor traffic and safety control as needed while working on various projects.
8. Read, interpret and review maps, plats and construction/design plans.
9. May assist with website publication of datasheets including drafting maps, preparing attribute files and entering new data into attribute tables.
10. Load and unload surveying equipment, materials and supplies to provide safe transport and prevent loss or damage.
11. Establish schedules and methods for providing surveying services; identify resource needs; review work plans with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
12. Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures; and monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established goals and objectives.
13. Supervise the maintenance of the City's precise horizontal and vertical geodetic survey network.
14. Prepare and supervise the writing of descriptions and sketches related to surveying projects including operating computer-aided design (CAD) software.
15. Take notes, record data, and perform computations to ensure accuracy of field data; maintain and calibrate precise survey instruments, machines and equipment.
16. Perform calculations for topographic, boundary, geodetic and construction surveys; determine accurate locations and values of points, lines, areas and contours of the earth's surface or the built environment.
17. Evaluate and establish field procedures to obtain required standards of accuracy; oversee inventory of stations and equipment.
18. Participate in the selection of surveying staff; train lower level staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
19. Research necessary plats and benchmark information for assigned projects; verify plat, benchmark and plan information.
20. Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Update reference information and keep daily diary; prepare survey monument data sheets for publication as assigned.
2. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of surveying.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school in field surveying, engineering, drafting, or GIS; and

Five (5) years of field surveying experience; and

To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Professional Surveyor Intern Certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Office environment; Field environment; exposure to computers; travel from site to site; exposure to traffic, fumes, dust, inclement weather conditions and noise; operating motorized equipment and vehicles. Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods; repeated bending; operating motorized equipment and vehicles, lifting and carrying of survey equipment.