Field Survey Technician: Wetlands & Terrain Mapping

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company

Health Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Location throughout the United States

Career Development Program

Scholarship for employees’ children

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an entry-level Survey Technician to join our Richmond, Virginia team. This on-site role focuses on wetland and land surveys, collecting precise land data, and supporting development schedules.

You will work with a team performing wetland locations, tree surveys, topographic and other surveys, while operating modern survey equipment and communicating with property owners for access. Travel regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations, geometry and trigonometry computations
• Willingness to regularly travel regionally to support projects outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Ability to work safely and independently in the outdoors under a wide range of conditions and weather types
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land Desktop, and GIS a plus
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, environmental sciences, forestry, wildlife management, arboriculture, or a related discipline is a plus
• ISA Certified Arborist Additional Information

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment
• Assisting in the performance of wetland locations, tree surveys, topographic and bathymetric surveys, natural and cultural resource surveys, construction surveys
• Capture land information precisely to ensure that development schedules are maintained and projects stay within budget
• Assist in summarizing and reporting on observations and data collected in the field
• Operate state-of-the-art survey equipment
• Read and follow maps; navigate (in vehicle and on foot) through a variety of terrains
• Positively and effectively communicate with property owners and agencies to arrange for necessary access and work
• Properly and safely drive, operate and maintain vehicle in a variety of terrains and surfaces (including ATVs and boats)

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, environmental sciences, forestry, wildlife management, arboriculture, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Land Desktop

GIS

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an entry-level Survey Technician to join our Richmond, Virginia team. This on-site role focuses on wetland and land surveys, collecting precise land data, and supporting development schedules.

You will work with a team performing wetland locations, tree surveys, topographic and other surveys, while operating modern survey equipment and communicating with property owners for access. Travel regionally may be required.