General Summary
The Survey Technician IV position will take measurements, interpret survey calculations, compile evidence for boundary determinations, prepare legal land documents and descriptions, mapping, drafting, researching, and/or operate precise surveying instruments.
- Essential Job Function
Take and record measurements and/or data using survey equipment
Prepare calculations from the data collected and from previous surveys
Perform calculations for field staking and searches
Provide drafting for topographic surveys
Prepare computer aided mapping and drafting
Coordinate with clients and project manager during field operations
Introduced to direction of field operations as a survey party chief (construction staking, monitoring, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, etc.)
Introduced to budget maintenance
Introduced to calculating boundary resolutions
Mitigate error on a project by using proper techniques related to surveying.
Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth's surface, underground, and underwater using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
Supervise individuals in survey crews.
Other duties as apply
- Accept direction from others
Communication with co-workers and clients
Time management
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of survey equipment
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Some college or special training preferred
5-6 years of survey experience