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PLS Land Surveyor I (Experience Required - Minimum 2 years )
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What they do
A Surveyor measures the surface of the Earth and collects data used to make maps, set boundaries, and determine the shape and contour of sections of land. Uses global positioning system (GPS) and global information system (GIS) technology to make measurements. May specialize in measurements to determine airspace boundaries; may conduct marine or hydrographic surveys to measure bodies of water and determine shorelines and water flow and depth.
$72,136 / year median in Alabama
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:- Completing project safely and within required accuracy and timeframe.
- Coordinating with survey team and design team to ensure survey scope is clear and deliverable expectations are met.
- Assist in developing a plan of action for assigned projects.
- Coordinating findings with the work of engineering teammates, clients, and others involved in projects.
- Supervise and assist Survey Technicians in processing field data, preparing, preparing surveys/plats, and making revisions as required.
- Calculating heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain and industrial facilities.
- Adhering to existing standards of practice for surveying.
- Conducting surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
- Establishing construction control points for use in the installation of equipment and materials.
- Preparing sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys under the direction of a licensed professional land surveyor.
- Recording the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
- Searching legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
- Verifying the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
- Coordinate with applicable government agencies and attend meetings as appropriate to assure that client projects comply with agency regulations.
- React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Familiarity with standards and codes.
- Familiarity in the use of field instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Carlson Software or equivalent a plus.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
- Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates, which may involve walking through difficult terrain.
- Ability to drive - possesses valid driver's license.