Survey Operations Supervisor

About the role

Supervises the execution of the surveying, GIS data and/or Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) work required by the City. Participates in the performance of complex surveying, GIS data and/or CADD activities; plans, assigns and reviews all surveyor and/or CADD projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of assigned staff; delegates and reviews work assignments; conducts performance evaluations
• Manages daily workload assignments, technical support for projects, and staff scheduling
• Supports project managers and engineers by preparing technical exhibits, preliminary plans, quantity estimates, and status reports
• Oversees production of CAD drawings, GIS maps, field inspection reports, and supporting documentation
• Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications using current software programs
• Prepares visualizations, maps, charts, and graphs to support engineering and public works initiatives
• Establishes methods of tracking and monitoring productivity; prepares periodic reports on group productivity; devises methods to improve productivity and efficiency
• Updates and maintains CADD Standards
• Responds to inquiries from internal staff, contractors, and residents regarding drainage, utilities, and project activities
• Develops and delivers training for technical staff on CAD drafting standards, GIS procedures, field inspection techniques, and software usage
• Makes presentations to City and other personnel, including engineers and designers to establish scope of work and schedules for completion; attends meetings to discuss survey needs on engineering projects
• Prepares and submits oral and written reports on survey crew work activities; maintains detailed and accurate records of activities and survey data
• Affords assistance with infrastructure maintenance contract support, including tracking quantities, verifying contractor performance, and preparing procurement documents
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, customer service excellence, and teamwork

Requirements

• Associate degree in Surveying, Drafting and/or Design or a closely related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible surveying or varied technical work experience involving survey calculations, working with legal descriptions, field notes and plats
• Two (2) years of experience as a CADD operator using AutoCAD current versions
• One (1) year experience in the use and application of a proprietary brand of COGO (coordinate geometry software)
• Three (3) years of experience supervising field survey or CADD personnel

Preferences

• Level IV Survey Technician Certification