Survey Technician

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Land Information Director, adjusts and operates surveying instruments, compiles field notes, collects data using GPS and makes preliminary sketches.  Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Duties:

• Assists in conducting land surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties to establish or re-establish land and property boundaries, property surveys, topographic surveys, boundary disputes, residential lease sites, crime sites, business lease sites, and right-of-ways.
• Obtains land surveys data such as distances, angles, elevation points, and contours using surveying instruments.
• Performs routine surveying duties as a rodman; performs survey shots with a stadia rod, range-pole and prism.
• Selects measuring points in consideration of terrain and necessity for control points and sets rebar, stakes and other survey points.
• Collects data in the field with an electronic or manual field book and enters collected data into a Computer Aided Drafting System (Auto-CAD) and reduces field notes.
• Draws preliminary plats from reduced field notes or from legal descriptions; may be required to make sketches with brief notes.
• Researches legal and historical records from local surveyors, city, county, state and federal agencies.
• Ensures the maintenance of all surveying, drafting equipment and vehicles.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred
• Two years of experience in Land Surveying preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the Tribe’s Insurance.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cartographic/mapping systems and related software use and application.
• Knowledge of mapping symbols, standards, and terminology.
• Knowledge of basic surveying techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of proper safety techniques.
• Knowledge of design techniques involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge with fieldwork associated with surveying; traverse topographic, contour, leveling and other related surveying duties.
• Knowledge of the proper care and operation of all surveying and drafting equipment.
• Ability to read a legal description, right-of-way maps, private surveying plats and aerial photos.
• Ability to operate a chainsaw, power tools, and ATV/UTV.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.

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