Survey Party Chief - Smithfield Construction

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Survey Party Chief for the Smithfield Resident's Office. This role involves performing complex survey work, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with construction plans. Candidates should possess strong surveying skills and relevant experience, including an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience. Safety precautions are necessary due to environmental hazards.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience using surveying equipment and GPS.
• Experience in performing highway construction stakeouts.
• Seven years of progressive technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey work on complex construction projects.
• Supervise survey crews and technicians.
• Review contractor’s survey submittals.

Skills

Surveying

Mathematical Functions

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

GPS Equipment

Drafting Software

Office Software

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered

Position will serve as Survey Party Chief in the Smithfield Resident’s Office.

• Your work will include performing survey work on complex construction projects, supervising survey crews and lower-level technicians, making independent decisions, and communicating effectively with co-workers, contractor's personnel, and the general public.

• You will be responsible for reviewing the contractor’s survey submittals and providing checks of their construction layouts in the field.

• You must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specification/inspection procedures.

• In this position you will be exposed to outside environmental hazards, confined areas, and may be required to work at night and on weekends. Safety Toe Shoes required.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment
• Experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Experience in performing highway construction stakeouts
• Experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying
• Computer experience including office software and drafting software

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Contact Information : Melissa Harrison @ 252-640-6415 or [e-mail]

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.