JOB
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
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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.
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Serve as a member of a field survey crew and operate a variety of survey equipment.
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Collect data in the field using RTK-GPS and Static-GPS methods and perform differential leveling using a high accuracy digital level.
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Edit, analyze and enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry and keyboard entry of tabular data.
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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.
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Record and maintain field notes, files and records of surveying activities.
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Monitor traffic and safety control as needed while working on various projects.
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Read, interpret and review maps, plats and construction/design plans.
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May assist with website publication of datasheets including drafting maps, preparing attribute files and entering new data into attribute tables.
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Load and unload surveying equipment, materials and supplies to provide safe transport and prevent loss or damage.
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Establish schedules and methods for providing surveying services; identify resource needs; review work plans with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
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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.
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Supervise the maintenance of the City's precise horizontal and vertical geodetic survey network.
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Prepare and supervise the writing of descriptions and sketches related to surveying projects including operating computer-aided design (CAD) software.
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Take notes, record data, and perform computations to ensure accuracy of field data; maintain and calibrate precise survey instruments, machines and equipment.
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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.
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Evaluate and establish field procedures to obtain required standards of accuracy; oversee inventory of stations and equipment.
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Participate in the selection of surveying staff; train lower level staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
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Research necessary plats and benchmark information for assigned projects; verify plat, benchmark and plan information.
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Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:-
Update reference information and keep daily diary; prepare survey monument data sheets for publication as assigned.
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Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of surveying.
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
