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Montgomery County

Field Surveyor

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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.

$66,692 / year median in Ohio

+11% projected growth

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Position Overview This position is responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day survey operations that support the design, construction and rehabilitation of county roadways and bridges.
Responsibilities may include:
providing professional surveying services (i.e., gather, analyze, interpret & certify survey data for projects); supervising assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology; overseeing and managing complex survey projects, while coordinating project activities with other departments; managing boundary/centerline plats for easements, and acting as the lead worker over survey field crew. Summary of Job Duties Manages the day-to-day operations of field survey initiatives for the county including supervising assigned crews, managing projects, coordinating projects with other departments, and managing technical aspects of survey work as a lead worker. Directs or conducts surveys in order to obtain survey data for engineering projects. Establishes legal boundaries for properties based on legal deeds and titles. Develops criteria for survey methods and procedures.

Documents and prepares data using Global Positioning Systems (GPS), computer aided drafting, and other technologies.

Analyzes data and surveys for the purposes of preparing plats of survey and legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition, developing reports, maps, and other documents for the county.

Researches ownership and county legal documentation to supplement field research activity.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying or other related field; 6 years related work experience. Registered Professional Surveyor, or capable of being licensed having already passed the fundamentals of surveying exam.