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Arizona Employer Survey Party Chief (SURVE003889) in Safford, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6442896
Purpose:
- Perform a variety of field tasks associated with surveying & geospatial data collection.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction:
- Perform work under moderate supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on an occasional basis.
- The position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship.
- May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.
At the Operational and Company Level:
- Assist with the marketing of the firms capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Do the Work:
- Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.
- Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
- Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
- Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
- Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
- Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
- Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
- Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
- Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.
Success Metrics and Competencies:
Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Practice and promote our core value of safety & well-being, including safety training, safety talks, JSAs, wearing PPE, etc.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
- Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years relevant experience working on a land surveying party.
- Prior Party Chief experience a plus.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
- Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
- Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
- Through knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
- Ability to work outside in all seasons.
- Ability to travel and work out of town.
- Must hold a valid state drivers license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check, no exceptions.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Primarily outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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