The Survey Technician 4 supports licensed survey staff in providing a variety of surveying tasks primarily in the field and occasionally in the office including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, preparing legal descriptions, mapping, 3D scanning, and more. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, good organizational skills, and work autonomously on complex survey tasks under the supervision of a licensed surveyor. A Survey Technician 4 should demonstrate full proficiency with survey fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new survey skills as needed. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Job Responsibilities and DutiesTo be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SoftwareMarket Sector Software - ProficientTrimble Business CenterTrimble AccessCAD processing softwarePoint Cloud extraction softwareSubstantial understanding of field surveying equipment use, care, and storageTechnical ExpertiseFully proficient understanding of technical fundamentalsPerforms moderately complex design tasks independentlyEffectively divides projects into individual tasksLeads technical effort on small projectsConducts quality control of basic deliverables.TeamworkTeam player who follows on large, complex projects, leads a small team on moderately complicated tasks, anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines, and takes responsibility for their results.
Project DeliveryProduces the following independently and assists others in the field, office, or both:
Clear and concise field notesBasic equipment maintenance checksTopographic data collectionMonument field recoveryProduces the following under limited direction/oversight from others in the office:
Basic boundary resolutionsBasic construction calculationsControl network planningPoint cloud extractionsResearch of public recordsBasic construction layoutUnderstanding Budget and ScheduleStrong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Demonstrates ability to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations on projects. Assists with the scoping, planning, and budget creation on more complex tasks.
Industry Standards and RegulationsProvide mentoring to staff on industry or client standards such as the following:
Local platting, surveying standardsASPRSClient standardsClient InteractionInfrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails. Occasionally attends client meetings. Listens and prepares meeting minutes.
OtherOther duties as assigned.
Level of Work/AccountabilityPerforms advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some assistant project management tasks. Provides technical guidance on proposals.
Supervisory DutiesMay be a supervisor:
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the teamOrganizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasksRecruits and hires new employeesImplements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staffCommunicates information from leadership to employees and vice versaMonitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coachingSets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employeesProvides constructive and timely performance evaluationsDecides on reward and promotion based on performanceHandles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policyEducation and/or ExperienceAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree preferredYears of experience required: 6 yearsCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsField surveying and office production-specific certifications preferredMust have a valid driver's license and a good driving recordMathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Able to cut brush using chain saw or machete. Able to dig with shovel or digging bars, use a jack hammer and sledgehammer, and drive in stakes and rebar (monuments). Able to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice. Able to routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds. May need to work at remote sites.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment.
QualificationsSkillsBehaviors: Motivations: EducationExperienceLicenses & CertificationsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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