SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

Survey Crew Supervisor

This position supervises and participates in the work of a survey crew; and performs related technical and supervisory work as required in support of City engineering projects. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered medium in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals / wildlife, traffic, moving machinery, disease/pathogens; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and participating in professional survey work in support of City engineering projects.
• Instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of assigned crew members; maintaining standards; and offering training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Assisting in research if needed by supervisors of plats, deeds, maps, existing surveys and soil information as requested.
• Conducting field surveys; measuring and recording elevations, distances and areas.
• Staking out sewer manholes, service lines, driveway pipes, ditches, rights-of-way, easements, wetlands, etc., for construction purposes; surveying and monuments land property boundaries; setting grade for street and utility construction; surveying for street layouts, utility easements and right-of-ways.
• Gathering information for City utility and ground feasibility studies and trigonometric topographic studies.
• Preparing technical sketches as a guideline for engineers.
• Preparing as-built drawings as required.
• Using and monitoring the use of the Global Positioning System to assist with survey work as appropriate.
• Ensuring crew compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and standards of safety.
• Ensuring the proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Assisting in coordinating survey / field data collection with engineers, CADD technicians and other staff as appropriate.
• Receiving and responding to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Performing general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Attending meetings, training, seminars, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements to perform work include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Knowledge of algebra, concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions, statistics, finance and economics using financial and econometric models.

Ability to supervise or lead others by determining work procedures, assigning duties, maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.

Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as survey instruments or the application of complex software or systems.

Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving.

Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and ability to make decisions affecting co-workers, customers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.