Geomatics Crew Chief

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey crews engaged in surveying earth’s surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other purposes. The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, meets regulatory requirements) of work, safety, meeting schedules, within budgets, responsive service to clients, and presenting a professional image with the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Organize field work, direct crew members, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locating features, deliver data to the office, maintain accurate records of work hours and expenses for entire crew.
• Perform computations and QA/QC checks on work performed.
• Ability to communicate ideas and technical information to staff, supervisors and clients in a professional manner.
• Identify potential issues ahead of time and be able to problem solve.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Frequently inspect and supervise job operations and may be exposed to ongoing construction activity. Ability to access all areas of the jobsite is required for this position.
• Research and interpret previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, engineering drawings, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Develops new data from photogrammetric records.
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinates findings with work of engineering personnel, clients, and other trades concerned with project.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record to be able to safely operate a company vehicle to job sites. Must be able to drive a company vehicle to job sites and around job sites.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a high school/GED diploma and at least 5 years progressive experience in survey field operations.