Survey Party Chief

Gila River Indian Community; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, AZ is seeking a Survey Party Chief for the Land Use Planning & Zoning department. You will direct all phases of field surveys, maintain field notes, and record data for construction and boundary work, while supervising Survey Instrument Technicians.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least three years in land surveys including one year as a Survey Instrument Technician, plus one year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, plus three years in conducting land surveys.
• Includes one year of experience as Survey Instrument Technician.
• One year of supervisory experience over a survey crew.
• Tribal Operator’s permit and valid driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of field surveys to determine exact locations and data for construction, payments, mapping, or boundary delineation.
• Supervise and train Survey Instrument Technicians.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches of field work and data.
• Perform survey calculations for grade, curves, angles, and distances from plans and notes.
• Survey new construction and record measurements on record drawings.
• Operate survey instruments on complex survey tasks.

Skills

Field survey engineering

Electronic survey equipment

Construction plans & specs

Lead responsibilities

Review work for conformance

Math calculations

Decision making

Coordinate work of others

Survey field notes

Communication with team

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Number: 25-023

Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Land Use Planning & Zoning

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Road

Area of Interest: Land Use Planning & Zoning

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $26.63 – $33.88 Hourly

Tribal Driving Permit Required: YES

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Survey Party Chief performs skilled technical survey engineering work of increasing difficulty on a survey crew. This position serves in a supervisory capacity overSurvey Instrument Technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct all phases of a field survey to determine exact location and measurements of control points, elevation, lines, and areas to secure data used for construction, contract payment, qualities, map making, boundary delineation, or other purposes.
• Superviseand train Survey Instrument Technicians.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches on work performed and data secured including notes of level circuits, traverse closures, precise levels, property corners, topography notes, horizontal and vertical curves, and cross-sections for earthwork, calculation and building grades.
• Perform survey calculations by computing grade, vertical curves, horizontal curves, and deflection angles for horizontal curves; conduct surveys from plans, notes, maps, deeds, or other records.
• Survey new construction projects and record measurements and change onto a set of record drawing plans.
• Operate survey instruments on more difficult exacting survey work.
• Hold and plumb rod to obtain elevations and distances, hold surveying chain in measuring distances.
• Dig ground using a pick, shovel, or other hand tool to search for and locate survey monuments.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of field survey engineering methods, techniques, and equipment/instruments.
• Knowledge in operating electronic survey equipment.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform a broad range of lead responsibilities over others.
• Ability to review or check the work product of others for conformance with standards.
• Ability to perform higher-level mathematical calculations such as algebra and trigonometry using a calculator or computer.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in completing assignments and ability to make decisions in normal routine situations in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to use complex optical and electronic instruments and equipment used in survey engineering.
• Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.
• Ability to measure distance using a tape measure or electronic distance measuring device; and ability to compute angles, arcs, and distances from survey data.
• Ability to prepare accurate sketches of conditions found in the field.
• Ability to complete forms to record or report information in standard format.
• Ability to travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces at construction sites; and ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements and dust.
• Ability to communicate with other community employees and the public in face-to-face and/or group settings, or by using a telephone or hand-held radio.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• Ability to prepare survey field notes.
• Ability to establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as needed for immediate action, work objectives, work schedule, knowledge of future needs, etc.
• Ability to observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operation or safety standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3)years’ experience in conducting land surveys and which included one (1) year experience as a Survey Instrument Technician; and one (1) year supervisory experience, which involved supervising a Survey Crew.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver's license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Director or designee