Survey Party Chief
Actalent · Gainesville, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$24–$30/hrContract
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role (maybe from description), Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must include only sections with real specific content. Must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "About Actalent" etc? That's boilerplate about company; likely considered boilerplate/legal/EEO. Should remove. Also remove "Application Deadline". Also remove "Workplace Type" maybe schedule? Actually schedule is separate. Workplace Type is not needed. Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can include location in a short paragraph? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So location and job type could be minor metadata; we could include in a short
under maybe About the role? But we have About the role section for prose description. Could include location there. But we must not repeat job title as heading. So we can have
About the role
with paragraph describing role and location etc. Then ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
with- ... items. Then Requirements or Qualifications: we have Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. Could combine into Requirements section. But we also have Skills section separate. The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have Requirements (maybe combine essential and additional). Skills maybe separate list of skills? But we already have essential skills list; could treat as Skills. However we also have Additional Skills & Qualifications. Might be redundant. Better to have Requirements (including education, experience, license) and Skills (technical skills). Let's parse.
Essential Skills list includes:
- 3–5 years of experience as a survey party crew chief or survey party chief (candidates with slightly less experience may be considered based on overall qualifications).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a survey crew effectively in the field.
- Hands-on experience with land surveying, including construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and land development projects.
- Proficiency with survey equipment such as Total Station/Data Collector, level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
- Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms, practices, and field procedures.
- Experience with data collection using Total Stations and related survey instruments.
- Ability to survey independently and manage field tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong technical and process-oriented mindset, with a methodical, consistent, and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues in the field.
- Ability to work alone when required while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with crew members, office staff, and clients.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with boundary survey software and construction stakeout workflows.
- Familiarity with topographic surveys, land survey practices, and land development projects.
- Experience working on transportation-related projects, including DOT and FDOT projects.
- Exposure to commercial, federal, government, industrial, power company, and warehouse project environments.
- Comfort working within structured processes and established standards, with a strong dislike for errors and a commitment to accuracy.
- Steady, helpful, and precise work style, with a preference for organized, structured tasks and clear procedures.
- Ability to maintain composure and focus while working long hours in demanding field conditions.
We could treat Requirements as education, experience, license, background check etc. Skills as technical abilities.
But we also have Work Environment description (schedule, travel, physical demands). That could go under Schedule and maybe Benefits? Actually schedule is given: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm, overtime, 50-60 hrs/week, 50% travel, overnight trips, reports to Charleston office daily, etc. Also physical demands. So we can have Schedule section with that info. Benefits section: we have list of benefits. Pay section: pay range $24-$30/hr.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: About Actalent, equal opportunity, accommodation, San Francisco Fair Chance, Massachusetts Lie Detector, Use of AI, etc. Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role paragraph. Also remove "Workplace Type". Also remove "Application Deadline". Also remove "If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:" maybe keep benefits list but remove that sentence? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we can keep the sentence as part of benefits section? It's somewhat boilerplate but it's describing benefits eligibility. Might be considered substantive? It's describing eligibility. Could keep but maybe we can incorporate into benefits paragraph. Safer to keep the benefits list and maybe a short intro sentence.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Party Chief leads and supports a survey crew on a wide range of projects across North Florida, including transportation, commercial, federal, government, industrial, power, and warehouse sites. This role combines hands-on field surveying with crew supervision, field calculations, and coordination with engineering and office personnel. The ideal candidate brings strong technical surveying experience, can work independently in the field, and ensures that all survey work is accurate, compliant with standards, and completed safely and efficiently. The position is based out of Gainesville, FL and is a contract role.
Responsibilities
- Locate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical features, and land changes that may affect survey results.
- Supervise the work of the survey crew, set priorities, and coordinate and organize daily work efforts to meet project schedules.
- Monitor the quality of work being performed and perform necessary field calculations based on data collected.
- Oversee the proper use, care, and maintenance of all survey instruments, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure that all measured angles, distances, and other collected survey data are accurate and comply with applicable regulations and standards.
- Coordinate survey findings with engineering personnel, clients, and other stakeholders involved in each project.
- Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for current surveys.
- Determine appropriate methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control points.
- Maintain accurate field notes, records, and sketches to clearly document all work performed.
- Complete daily logs, time and expense reports, and other required project documentation in a timely manner.
- Complete company and client safety forms and ensure all crew members consistently follow safety procedures and protocols.
- Consult with office and computer personnel and review final survey deliverables to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Lead, guide, and mentor survey crew members, promoting teamwork, safety, and high-quality work in the field.
- Apply experience in construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and related survey tasks to support project needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3–5 years of experience as a survey party crew chief (candidates with slightly less experience may be considered based on overall qualifications).
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a survey crew effectively in the field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Skills
- Hands-on experience with land surveying, including construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and land development projects.
- Proficiency with survey equipment such as Total Station/Data Collector, level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
- Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms, practices, and field procedures.
- Experience with data collection using Total Stations and related survey instruments.
- Ability to survey independently and manage field tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong technical and process-oriented mindset, with a methodical, consistent, and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues in the field.
- Ability to work alone when required while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with crew members, office staff, and clients.
- Experience with boundary survey software and construction stakeout workflows.
- Familiarity with topographic surveys, land survey practices, and land development projects.
- Experience working on transportation-related projects, including DOT and FDOT projects.
- Exposure to commercial, federal, government, industrial, power company, and warehouse project environments.
- Comfort working within structured processes and established standards, with a strong dislike for errors and a commitment to accuracy.
- Steady, helpful, and precise work style, with a preference for organized, structured tasks and clear procedures.
- Ability to maintain composure and focus while working long hours in demanding field conditions.
Schedule
The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime available depending on project demands; surveyors generally work 50–60 hours per week. The role involves approximately 50% travel, including some overnight trips, and the Party Chief reports to the Charleston office daily to meet with the surveying team before heading to project sites. The position requires frequent walking over long distances, climbing hills, and traversing a variety of terrains in extreme heat and cold, as well as working in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects such as ticks, red bugs, wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets. The job involves lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and standing for extended periods while operating survey equipment.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)