Assistant Surveyor I

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of project deliverables, preparation of field packages for the field crews, and processing of raw data from the field; provides quality checks
• Completes work tasks on time and within budget to a quality standard as determined by supervisor
• Provides clear and effective communication with regards to project instruction to field and office team members as directed; updates supervisor and project team on status of assigned work regularly
• Uses survey CADD software to assist in preparation of mapping plats, maps, descriptions, ALTA surveys and other deliverables, Topographic Mapping, DTM's, Point Databases, and calculations for field crews
• Affixes drafting legal descriptions and other survey documents
• Reviews maps and deeds necessary for accurate property descriptions
• Researches property information for licensed surveyors
• Generates records requests for utility information and maps existing utilities
• Reviews and reduces topographic and staking field data
• Provides support as directed related to storage, transportation, assembly, operation, and maintenance of survey equipment and vehicles
• Engages in formal and practical learning and training opportunities to actively further individual professional development and career growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4-6+ years of relevant survey experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a survey or drafting emphasis and 0-2+ years of relevant survey experience, or equivalent combination of formal learning and practical experience where a BS is not obtained
• LSIT preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Working knowledge in survey drafting software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and TopoDOT)
• Working knowledge of survey calculations, principles, terms, and deliverables
• Basic knowledge of survey processing software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Basic knowledge of survey regulations, laws, and boundary resolution
• Basic knowledge of field equipment and techniques
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently, read and review maps, reports, and legal descriptions as well as laws, rules, and regulations, and analyze data
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment