Surveyor In Training
Actalent · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$33–$44/hrContract
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to parse the job description and extract sections.
Given the posting includes:
- Job Title: Surveyor in Training (we ignore as heading)
- Job Description: paragraph about role.
- Responsibilities: list of bullet points (starting with "Support CAD drafting...").
- Essential Skills: list of bullet points.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications: list.
- Work Environment: paragraph.
- Job Type & Location: "This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
- Pay And Benefits: includes pay range and benefits list.
- Workplace Type: "This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
- Application Deadline: "This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
- About Actalent: paragraph about company (should we include? It's not part of the role description but it's substantive. The instructions: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The About Actalent is not boilerplate; it's company description. Should we include? Possibly as "About the company" but not listed as a standard heading. The allowed headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. There's no "About the company". However we could embed that info in a
under maybe "About the role"? But the instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning those are examples, not exclusive? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect we use those headings when appropriate. If we have content that doesn't fit those, maybe we still need a heading but could be something else? The instruction: "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So we can create sections for any meaningful content, using with appropriate heading names. The examples are just examples; we can use other headings if needed, but better to stick to those.
We have content: Job Description (intro paragraph) could be "About the role". Responsibilities section. Essential Skills could be "Skills" or "Requirements". Additional Skills & Qualifications could be merged into Skills/Requirements. Work Environment could be maybe "Work Environment" but not in list; maybe we can incorporate into About the role or Skills? But it's substantive; we could create a section "Work Environment". The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely they expect we use those headings where applicable, but we can also add others if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we might combine similar content.
Let's think: We have:
- About the role: could combine the initial Job Description paragraph and Work Environment paragraph (both describe role and environment). Could also include Job Type & Location (Contract to Hire, Austin, TX) and Workplace Type (fully onsite). Also Application Deadline maybe as metadata.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Skills/Qualifications: combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications into a Skills section (maybe also Requirements). Could also include Education preferences.
- Benefits and Pay: we have Pay range and Benefits list. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. The instruction says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. They are stated, so we include.
- Schedule: not mentioned explicitly; there is no schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). So we should NOT create a Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Skills, Pay, Benefits.
We need to use for each section heading.
Inside each section, we need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus:
- About the role: prose (maybe multiple paragraphs). Could combine the initial description, work environment, job type/location, workplace type, application deadline? The deadline is maybe metadata but could be included as prose. It's not a list, so
.
- Responsibilities: list of duties; each bullet becomes
- .
- Skills: list of skills/qualifications; each bullet becomes
- . Might need to separate into two lists? But we can combine all bullet points into one
.
- Pay: prose stating pay range.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract all substantive content.
First, the initial Job Description paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training supports a wide range of land surveying activities, including CAD drafting and design, boundary analysis, title research, legal description preparation, easement documentation, survey calculations, and final deliverable reviews. This role ensures all work complies with applicable state regulations while collaborating with project teams to define scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource needs. The position involves occasional travel for courthouse and record research, coordination with field and office staff, and active participation in maintaining high-quality standards and best practices within the surveying profession."
Second, Work Environment paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that involves both office and field-based activities. In the office, the role relies heavily on AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and other surveying software tools to produce accurate drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position requires regular coordination with survey technicians, engineering staff, field crews, and other office personnel, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and accuracy. The role includes occasional and sometimes extended travel to project sites, courthouses, and other office locations, where the Surveyor in Training conducts research, supports field operations, and participates in project execution. Work hours may vary based on project deadlines and field schedules, requiring flexibility and effective time management. The environment emphasizes professionalism, integrity, accountability, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards."
Third, Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
Fourth, Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
Fifth, Application Deadline:
"This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
We could combine these into About the role section as multiple paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities list (the bullet points after "Responsibilities"):
- Support CAD drafting and design for land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Perform boundary analysis, including evaluation of property boundaries using metes and bounds descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies.
- Conduct title research and prepare legal descriptions and easement documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
- Assist with survey calculations and review final deliverables to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Conduct occasional travel to courthouses and other locations to perform record and document research as needed.
- Coordinate effectively with field crews, survey technicians, engineering staff, and office personnel to support successful project execution.
- Perform thorough QA/QC reviews to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of survey deliverables.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, equipment, and best practices within the surveying profession.
- Ensure adherence to company, regional, and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities by exhibiting integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative attitude.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output.
- Locate, research, and recover Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments and other survey evidence as part of boundary determination.
- Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Manage travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Note: Some duplicates? There's also "Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required." appears also earlier. We'll keep as is.
Now Essential Skills list:
- Experience in land surveying, including boundary analysis, topographic surveys, and construction-related surveying.
- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of land surveying experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design.
- Experience with survey calculations and preparation of legal descriptions and easement documents.
- Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies and monument recovery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Comfort managing travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) software preferred.
- Field experience in surveying, including coordination with field crews and survey technicians.
- Experience in ALTA surveys, topography, and construction-related surveying.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in surveying.
We should combine these into Skills section.
Now Pay And Benefits section:
"The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to parse the job description and extract sections. Given the posting includes: - Job Title: Surveyor in Training (we ignore as heading) - Job Description: paragraph about role. - Responsibilities: list of bullet points (starting with "Support CAD drafting..."). - Essential Skills: list of bullet points. - Additional Skills & Qualifications: list. - Work Environment: paragraph. - Job Type & Location: "This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX." - Pay And Benefits: includes pay range and benefits list. - Workplace Type: "This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX." - Application Deadline: "This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026." - About Actalent: paragraph about company (should we include? It's not part of the role description but it's substantive. The instructions: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The About Actalent is not boilerplate; it's company description. Should we include? Possibly as "About the company" but not listed as a standard heading. The allowed headings list includes: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. There's no "About the company". However we could embed that info in a
under maybe "About the role"? But the instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning those are examples, not exclusive? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect we use those headings when appropriate. If we have content that doesn't fit those, maybe we still need a heading but could be something else? The instruction: "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". So we can create sections for any meaningful content, using with appropriate heading names. The examples are just examples; we can use other headings if needed, but better to stick to those.
We have content: Job Description (intro paragraph) could be "About the role". Responsibilities section. Essential Skills could be "Skills" or "Requirements". Additional Skills & Qualifications could be merged into Skills/Requirements. Work Environment could be maybe "Work Environment" but not in list; maybe we can incorporate into About the role or Skills? But it's substantive; we could create a section "Work Environment". The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely they expect we use those headings where applicable, but we can also add others if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we might combine similar content.
Let's think: We have:
- About the role: could combine the initial Job Description paragraph and Work Environment paragraph (both describe role and environment). Could also include Job Type & Location (Contract to Hire, Austin, TX) and Workplace Type (fully onsite). Also Application Deadline maybe as metadata.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Skills/Qualifications: combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications into a Skills section (maybe also Requirements). Could also include Education preferences.
- Benefits and Pay: we have Pay range and Benefits list. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. The instruction says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. They are stated, so we include.
- Schedule: not mentioned explicitly; there is no schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). So we should NOT create a Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Skills, Pay, Benefits.
We need to use for each section heading.
Inside each section, we need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus:
- About the role: prose (maybe multiple paragraphs). Could combine the initial description, work environment, job type/location, workplace type, application deadline? The deadline is maybe metadata but could be included as prose. It's not a list, so
.
- Responsibilities: list of duties; each bullet becomes
- .
- Skills: list of skills/qualifications; each bullet becomes
- . Might need to separate into two lists? But we can combine all bullet points into one
.
- Pay: prose stating pay range.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract all substantive content.
First, the initial Job Description paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training supports a wide range of land surveying activities, including CAD drafting and design, boundary analysis, title research, legal description preparation, easement documentation, survey calculations, and final deliverable reviews. This role ensures all work complies with applicable state regulations while collaborating with project teams to define scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource needs. The position involves occasional travel for courthouse and record research, coordination with field and office staff, and active participation in maintaining high-quality standards and best practices within the surveying profession."
Second, Work Environment paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that involves both office and field-based activities. In the office, the role relies heavily on AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and other surveying software tools to produce accurate drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position requires regular coordination with survey technicians, engineering staff, field crews, and other office personnel, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and accuracy. The role includes occasional and sometimes extended travel to project sites, courthouses, and other office locations, where the Surveyor in Training conducts research, supports field operations, and participates in project execution. Work hours may vary based on project deadlines and field schedules, requiring flexibility and effective time management. The environment emphasizes professionalism, integrity, accountability, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards."
Third, Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
Fourth, Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
Fifth, Application Deadline:
"This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
We could combine these into About the role section as multiple paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities list (the bullet points after "Responsibilities"):
- Support CAD drafting and design for land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Perform boundary analysis, including evaluation of property boundaries using metes and bounds descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies.
- Conduct title research and prepare legal descriptions and easement documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
- Assist with survey calculations and review final deliverables to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Conduct occasional travel to courthouses and other locations to perform record and document research as needed.
- Coordinate effectively with field crews, survey technicians, engineering staff, and office personnel to support successful project execution.
- Perform thorough QA/QC reviews to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of survey deliverables.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, equipment, and best practices within the surveying profession.
- Ensure adherence to company, regional, and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities by exhibiting integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative attitude.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output.
- Locate, research, and recover Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments and other survey evidence as part of boundary determination.
- Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Manage travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Note: Some duplicates? There's also "Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required." appears also earlier. We'll keep as is.
Now Essential Skills list:
- Experience in land surveying, including boundary analysis, topographic surveys, and construction-related surveying.
- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of land surveying experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design.
- Experience with survey calculations and preparation of legal descriptions and easement documents.
- Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies and monument recovery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Comfort managing travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) software preferred.
- Field experience in surveying, including coordination with field crews and survey technicians.
- Experience in ALTA surveys, topography, and construction-related surveying.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in surveying.
We should combine these into Skills section.
Now Pay And Benefits section:
"The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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
with appropriate heading names. The examples are just examples; we can use other headings if needed, but better to stick to those.
We have content: Job Description (intro paragraph) could be "About the role". Responsibilities section. Essential Skills could be "Skills" or "Requirements". Additional Skills & Qualifications could be merged into Skills/Requirements. Work Environment could be maybe "Work Environment" but not in list; maybe we can incorporate into About the role or Skills? But it's substantive; we could create a section "Work Environment". The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely they expect we use those headings where applicable, but we can also add others if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we might combine similar content.
Let's think: We have:
- About the role: could combine the initial Job Description paragraph and Work Environment paragraph (both describe role and environment). Could also include Job Type & Location (Contract to Hire, Austin, TX) and Workplace Type (fully onsite). Also Application Deadline maybe as metadata.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Skills/Qualifications: combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications into a Skills section (maybe also Requirements). Could also include Education preferences.
- Benefits and Pay: we have Pay range and Benefits list. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. The instruction says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. They are stated, so we include.
- Schedule: not mentioned explicitly; there is no schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). So we should NOT create a Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Skills, Pay, Benefits.
We need to use for each section heading.
Inside each section, we need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus:
- About the role: prose (maybe multiple paragraphs). Could combine the initial description, work environment, job type/location, workplace type, application deadline? The deadline is maybe metadata but could be included as prose. It's not a list, so
.
- Responsibilities: list of duties; each bullet becomes
- .
- Skills: list of skills/qualifications; each bullet becomes
- . Might need to separate into two lists? But we can combine all bullet points into one
.
- Pay: prose stating pay range.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract all substantive content.
First, the initial Job Description paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training supports a wide range of land surveying activities, including CAD drafting and design, boundary analysis, title research, legal description preparation, easement documentation, survey calculations, and final deliverable reviews. This role ensures all work complies with applicable state regulations while collaborating with project teams to define scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource needs. The position involves occasional travel for courthouse and record research, coordination with field and office staff, and active participation in maintaining high-quality standards and best practices within the surveying profession."
Second, Work Environment paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that involves both office and field-based activities. In the office, the role relies heavily on AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and other surveying software tools to produce accurate drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position requires regular coordination with survey technicians, engineering staff, field crews, and other office personnel, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and accuracy. The role includes occasional and sometimes extended travel to project sites, courthouses, and other office locations, where the Surveyor in Training conducts research, supports field operations, and participates in project execution. Work hours may vary based on project deadlines and field schedules, requiring flexibility and effective time management. The environment emphasizes professionalism, integrity, accountability, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards."
Third, Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
Fourth, Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
Fifth, Application Deadline:
"This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
We could combine these into About the role section as multiple paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities list (the bullet points after "Responsibilities"):
- Support CAD drafting and design for land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Perform boundary analysis, including evaluation of property boundaries using metes and bounds descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies.
- Conduct title research and prepare legal descriptions and easement documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
- Assist with survey calculations and review final deliverables to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Conduct occasional travel to courthouses and other locations to perform record and document research as needed.
- Coordinate effectively with field crews, survey technicians, engineering staff, and office personnel to support successful project execution.
- Perform thorough QA/QC reviews to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of survey deliverables.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, equipment, and best practices within the surveying profession.
- Ensure adherence to company, regional, and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities by exhibiting integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative attitude.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output.
- Locate, research, and recover Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments and other survey evidence as part of boundary determination.
- Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Manage travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Note: Some duplicates? There's also "Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required." appears also earlier. We'll keep as is.
Now Essential Skills list:
- Experience in land surveying, including boundary analysis, topographic surveys, and construction-related surveying.
- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of land surveying experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design.
- Experience with survey calculations and preparation of legal descriptions and easement documents.
- Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies and monument recovery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Comfort managing travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) software preferred.
- Field experience in surveying, including coordination with field crews and survey technicians.
- Experience in ALTA surveys, topography, and construction-related surveying.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in surveying.
We should combine these into Skills section.
Now Pay And Benefits section:
"The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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
for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely they expect we use those headings where applicable, but we can also add others if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we might combine similar content.
Let's think: We have:
- About the role: could combine the initial Job Description paragraph and Work Environment paragraph (both describe role and environment). Could also include Job Type & Location (Contract to Hire, Austin, TX) and Workplace Type (fully onsite). Also Application Deadline maybe as metadata.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Skills/Qualifications: combine Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications into a Skills section (maybe also Requirements). Could also include Education preferences.
- Benefits and Pay: we have Pay range and Benefits list. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. The instruction says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. They are stated, so we include.
- Schedule: not mentioned explicitly; there is no schedule info (like full-time, part-time, shift). So we should NOT create a Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Skills, Pay, Benefits.
We need to use for each section heading.
Inside each section, we need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
Thus:
- About the role: prose (maybe multiple paragraphs). Could combine the initial description, work environment, job type/location, workplace type, application deadline? The deadline is maybe metadata but could be included as prose. It's not a list, so
.
- Responsibilities: list of duties; each bullet becomes
- .
- Skills: list of skills/qualifications; each bullet becomes
- . Might need to separate into two lists? But we can combine all bullet points into one
.
- Pay: prose stating pay range.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract all substantive content.
First, the initial Job Description paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training supports a wide range of land surveying activities, including CAD drafting and design, boundary analysis, title research, legal description preparation, easement documentation, survey calculations, and final deliverable reviews. This role ensures all work complies with applicable state regulations while collaborating with project teams to define scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource needs. The position involves occasional travel for courthouse and record research, coordination with field and office staff, and active participation in maintaining high-quality standards and best practices within the surveying profession."
Second, Work Environment paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that involves both office and field-based activities. In the office, the role relies heavily on AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and other surveying software tools to produce accurate drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position requires regular coordination with survey technicians, engineering staff, field crews, and other office personnel, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and accuracy. The role includes occasional and sometimes extended travel to project sites, courthouses, and other office locations, where the Surveyor in Training conducts research, supports field operations, and participates in project execution. Work hours may vary based on project deadlines and field schedules, requiring flexibility and effective time management. The environment emphasizes professionalism, integrity, accountability, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards."
Third, Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
Fourth, Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
Fifth, Application Deadline:
"This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
We could combine these into About the role section as multiple paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities list (the bullet points after "Responsibilities"):
- Support CAD drafting and design for land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Perform boundary analysis, including evaluation of property boundaries using metes and bounds descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies.
- Conduct title research and prepare legal descriptions and easement documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
- Assist with survey calculations and review final deliverables to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Conduct occasional travel to courthouses and other locations to perform record and document research as needed.
- Coordinate effectively with field crews, survey technicians, engineering staff, and office personnel to support successful project execution.
- Perform thorough QA/QC reviews to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of survey deliverables.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, equipment, and best practices within the surveying profession.
- Ensure adherence to company, regional, and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities by exhibiting integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative attitude.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output.
- Locate, research, and recover Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments and other survey evidence as part of boundary determination.
- Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Manage travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Note: Some duplicates? There's also "Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required." appears also earlier. We'll keep as is.
Now Essential Skills list:
- Experience in land surveying, including boundary analysis, topographic surveys, and construction-related surveying.
- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of land surveying experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design.
- Experience with survey calculations and preparation of legal descriptions and easement documents.
- Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies and monument recovery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Comfort managing travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) software preferred.
- Field experience in surveying, including coordination with field crews and survey technicians.
- Experience in ALTA surveys, topography, and construction-related surveying.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in surveying.
We should combine these into Skills section.
Now Pay And Benefits section:
"The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Thus: - About the role: prose (maybe multiple paragraphs). Could combine the initial description, work environment, job type/location, workplace type, application deadline? The deadline is maybe metadata but could be included as prose. It's not a list, so
. - Responsibilities: list of duties; each bullet becomes
- . - Skills: list of skills/qualifications; each bullet becomes
- . Might need to separate into two lists? But we can combine all bullet points into one
- .
- Pay: prose stating pay range.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting.
Let's extract all substantive content.
First, the initial Job Description paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training supports a wide range of land surveying activities, including CAD drafting and design, boundary analysis, title research, legal description preparation, easement documentation, survey calculations, and final deliverable reviews. This role ensures all work complies with applicable state regulations while collaborating with project teams to define scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource needs. The position involves occasional travel for courthouse and record research, coordination with field and office staff, and active participation in maintaining high-quality standards and best practices within the surveying profession."
Second, Work Environment paragraph:
"The Surveyor in Training works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that involves both office and field-based activities. In the office, the role relies heavily on AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center (TBC), and other surveying software tools to produce accurate drawings, calculations, and documentation. The position requires regular coordination with survey technicians, engineering staff, field crews, and other office personnel, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on quality and accuracy. The role includes occasional and sometimes extended travel to project sites, courthouses, and other office locations, where the Surveyor in Training conducts research, supports field operations, and participates in project execution. Work hours may vary based on project deadlines and field schedules, requiring flexibility and effective time management. The environment emphasizes professionalism, integrity, accountability, and adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards."
Third, Job Type & Location:
"This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX."
Fourth, Workplace Type:
"This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX."
Fifth, Application Deadline:
"This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026."
We could combine these into About the role section as multiple paragraphs.
Now Responsibilities list (the bullet points after "Responsibilities"):
- Support CAD drafting and design for land surveying projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
- Perform boundary analysis, including evaluation of property boundaries using metes and bounds descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies.
- Conduct title research and prepare legal descriptions and easement documentation in compliance with applicable state regulations.
- Assist with survey calculations and review final deliverables to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Conduct occasional travel to courthouses and other locations to perform record and document research as needed.
- Coordinate effectively with field crews, survey technicians, engineering staff, and office personnel to support successful project execution.
- Perform thorough QA/QC reviews to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of survey deliverables.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, software, equipment, and best practices within the surveying profession.
- Ensure adherence to company, regional, and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities by exhibiting integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative attitude.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output.
- Locate, research, and recover Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments and other survey evidence as part of boundary determination.
- Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Manage travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Note: Some duplicates? There's also "Travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required." appears also earlier. We'll keep as is.
Now Essential Skills list:
- Experience in land surveying, including boundary analysis, topographic surveys, and construction-related surveying.
- Surveyor in Training (SIT) certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and 3+ years of land surveying experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design.
- Experience with survey calculations and preparation of legal descriptions and easement documents.
- Familiarity with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) methodologies and monument recovery.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.
- Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments and work from project sites or other office locations for extended periods when required.
- Comfort managing travel-related expenses in accordance with company reimbursement policies.
Additional Skills & Qualifications list:
- Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) software preferred.
- Field experience in surveying, including coordination with field crews and survey technicians.
- Experience in ALTA surveys, topography, and construction-related surveying.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing priorities.
- Commitment to staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in surveying.
We should combine these into Skills section.
Now Pay And Benefits section:
"The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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