Survey Crew Supervisor

Position Summary

About the role

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.

Essential Functions

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

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school in field surveying, engineering, drafting, or GIS;
• Five (5) years of field surveying experience;
• To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Professional Surveyor Intern Certification preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods;
• Repeated bending;
• Operating motorized equipment and vehicles;
• Lifting and carrying of survey equipment.