Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief

Position Overview: The Survey Crew Chief leads and supervises a survey crew engaged in the collection of geospatial data and measurement activities for public sector projects, including infrastructure development, land use planning, and environmental assessments. The role requires both field and office-based responsibilities, ensuring that accurate survey data is collected, processed, and reported in accordance with regulatory standards and project specifications. The Survey Crew Chief will also manage crew safety, equipment, and schedules, and ensure adherence to quality control procedures.

Lead Survey Field Operations:

• Supervise and coordinate with survey technician(s) and assistant(s) in the field, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and safely.
• Direct the setting up of survey equipment and perform advanced surveying tasks as needed.
• Conduct land surveys and gather field data using various survey equipment, including Total Stations, GPS devices, levels, and lasers.
• Perform site measurements for boundary, topographic, construction, and right-of-way surveys for public sector projects.

Data Collection & Accuracy:

• Ensure the accurate collection of geospatial data through the use of Total Stations, GPS, GIS equipment, and other surveying instruments.
• Verify measurements and calculations for precision and compliance with project specifications.

Supervise Crew and Equipment:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the survey crew, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and within required timelines.
• Maintain and ensure proper operation of surveying equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and other project stakeholders to ensure that survey requirements are met.
• Communicate regularly with project managers to provide updates on field progress, challenges, and any changes to scope or timelines.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce safety standards in the field, ensuring all crew members follow appropriate safety protocols and use necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding surveying and safety.

Data Processing & Reporting:

• After data collection, oversee the processing, analysis, and documentation of survey results, including preparing survey maps, reports, and other deliverables.
• Ensure that data is transmitted or submitted in a timely manner and is stored according to department standards.

Training & Mentorship:

• Provide training and mentoring to junior survey crew members, assisting with their professional development and skill-building in field operations and survey techniques.

Document Preparation and Reporting:

• Prepare and finalize survey-related reports, sketches, and legal documents (e.g., boundary surveys, easement maps, and survey plats).
• Draft project documentation, including survey notes, data sheets, and legal descriptions, for submission to clients or government agencies.
• Ensure all survey documentation is accurate, clear, and compliant with local regulations.

Site Inspections and Quality Control:

• Perform on-site inspections to verify survey accuracy and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Identify discrepancies or errors in data and collaborate with the team to resolve issues.
• Ensure fieldwork is conducted according to safety standards, local regulations, and best practices.

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration:

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot surveying instruments and tools, ensuring they are in proper working order.
• Conduct routine checks and minor repairs to surveying equipment as needed.
• Manage the inventory of survey equipment and ensure all necessary tools are available for fieldwork.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently. See well enough to operate vehicles and survey equipment, read instructions and follow directions; hear well enough to distinguish mechanical noises, to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; physical mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time; ability to operate survey equipment; use hands and fingers for writing, typing, drafting, manipulating precision tools and equipment and other computer related functions; able to lift equipment as necessary; able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment as necessary.

Environmental Conditions and Work Hazards: Duties may require work in both climate-controlled indoor environments and outdoor locations exposed to varying weather conditions. Fieldwork may involve standing for long periods, walking considerable distances over harsh terrain.

Safety Equipment & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employees are required to adhere to all safety protocols and utilize appropriate safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to ensure a safe working environment. Specific requirements include:

• Mandatory PPE: Employees must wear designated PPE, which may include safety goggles, gloves, hard hats, and safety vest depending on the tasks performed.
• Safety Training: All employees will receive training on the proper use and maintenance of safety equipment and PPE to minimize risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Inspection and Maintenance: Employees are responsible for regularly inspecting their PPE for wear and tear, and reporting any damaged equipment to their supervisor for replacement.
• Emergency Equipment: Familiarity with the location and use of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and eyewash stations, is required.

Supplemental Information: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: County employees are considered essential personnel in providing and continuing services to our community during and following a disaster, such as a hurricane, or in other emergency situations. As a requirement of County employment, County employees are subject to being required to remain at work during an event, respond to a recall immediately following an event and/or immediately reporting to work when an all clear is declared by the County Administrator. During these types of events, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

ADA Statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EEO Statement: St. Lucie County BOCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in surveying, preferably in a public sector or government setting. Experience with both field and office survey work is highly desirable. A comparable combination of education and experience relevant to the position will be considered.
• Proficiency with survey equipment (Total Stations, GPS, levels, and lasers) and survey software (AutoCAD, GIS, SurveyPro, or similar).
• Thorough understanding of mapping and drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of surveying principles, geodesy, and public sector regulations.
• Certification as a Survey Party Chief or Survey Technician (e.g., through NSPS, ASCM, or state certification programs) is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with crew members, clients, and other project stakeholders, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in survey data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and lift survey equipment as necessary.
• Must maintain valid Florida drivers license with good driving record.

Additional Information:

• Pay Grade: G09
• Driving Position – Operating County vehicles and/or equipment is a primary function of this position