GIS & Land Survey Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse land surveying projects, including Topographic, Utility, Wetland, Boundary, Bathymetric, and 3D Scanning work.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of survey and mapping deliverables, ensuring high geometric accuracy per regulatory standards (e.g., Chapter 5j-17 of the Florida Administrative Code).
• Maintain and develop GIS databases, including utility mapping, land inventory systems, road ownership, faux plats, encumbrances, land/jurisdictional boundaries, and legal descriptions.
• Update GIS databases with project and sustaining activities, ensuring compatibility with utility models and collecting field data using ArcGIS and mobile GIS apps.
• File translation between different datums and resample aerial photography for CAD and mapping needs.
• Prepare, review, and maintain legal descriptions, plats, contractor laydown site maps, and historical survey data.
• Provide subject matter expertise and troubleshooting support for GIS and survey technology, keeping up-to-date on developments in LiDAR, GPS, ArcGIS, and related software.
• Serve as the liaison between survey, engineering, project management, and regulatory entities, and support coordination with external consultants and vendors.
• Document and communicate procedures, standards, and technical notes for staff, including non-technical partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of diverse experience in Land Surveying, covering both field and data management aspects.
• 5+ years of experience with GIS data and technologies, including database management, metadata input, and mobile GIS application development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and working knowledge of ArcGIS applications.
• Experience peer-reviewing survey work and managing outside consultants/vendors.
• Familiarity with LiDAR scanning, processing software, and conversion between different data systems and datums.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining GPS hardware/software.
• Strong communication skills to partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in geomatics, land surveying, GIS, geography, or related field.
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Benefits

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Pay

The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $91,000.00 to $121,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.