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Crew Chief I - Land Surveying
Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provides technical support to Director of Surveys and/or the Field Coordinator. Provides guidance to field technicians; directs small projects under the supervision of Director. Performs field survey activities in accordance with standards set by the company, state statutes, and the surveying industry. Assures crew adheres to procedures in the safety manual and uses all personal safety equipment provided. Responsible for supervising crew vehicle, equipment inventory, loading, and maintenance and supervises the crew s use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection. Supervises daily data collector downloading and prepares daily data logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders. Qualifications Must have 2-5 years experience working on a survey field crew Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Proficiency in trigonometry and basic surveying computations Experience operating and having knowledge of Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS equipment and associated software Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions (i.e., cold, hot) Must be able to walk and lift up to 50 lbs Must have a valid driver s license
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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.
$70,149 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth