Party Chief

The Party Chief will plan, organize, and direct work of one survey party engaged in land surveying to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, and areas to be used in the production of the final survey product. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS Employees, Managers, and Supervisors throughout the corporation, and various external customers, vendors, consultants, and governmental regulatory officials. MAJOR TASKS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Organize crew manpower and resources to perform assigned survey tasks quickly and efficiently. Manage daily work assignments/tasks of assigned field crew, including use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection. Ensure field survey activities are performed in accordance with standards set by the company and industry standards of practice. Ensure crew’s adherence to all safety procedures and use of all required personal protective equipment. Daily communication with Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager managing the field survey operations on which the Party Chief is working. Conduct daily data collector downloading. Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, and expense reports. Mentor and train Rod Person/Instrument Tech on daily tasks as needed. Drive vehicles to and from job sites and company premises when needed. JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS Excellent leadership skills Good interpersonal and communication skills High attention to detail Good analytical skills Proficiency with use of all required survey equipment Understanding of and proficiency with mid-level math skills Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries Introductory knowledge of Trimble Business Center software Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations Solid documentation skills (field notes and sketches) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be asked to walk on uneven surfaces, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment, bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments, carry and use brush cutting equipment, drive a four-wheeler or snowmobile, climb stairs, sit for extended periods of time, work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, type/key-in data, and answer telephones frequently as needed. MENTAL DEMANDS The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job:concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures. STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE Topographic OM, Inc. in office Standard business hours is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. The specific schedule for this role will be based on location and department. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the United States. Travel Travel to worksites may be required. E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify. Drug-Free Workplace This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy. AAP/EEO Statement Topographic, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. IND1 $25 – $35/hour Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr