Survey Party Chief - Smithfield Construction

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Survey Party Chief in Raleigh, NC. This role involves supervising survey crews, performing complex survey work, and ensuring compliance with construction plans. Candidates should possess strong surveying skills and relevant education. The position offers full state benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

State Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive technician experience required.
• Experience in highway construction stakeouts and independent surveying.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surveying

Mathematics

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Surveying instruments

Job description

Survey Party Chief - Smithfield Construction

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 and Contact Information

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which of the following best describes your level of experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

03

Explain how you have experience using surveying equipment, instruments, levels, data collectors and GPS equipment.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

05

Explain how you have experience with mathematical functions including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing highway construction stakeouts?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

07

Explain how you have experience in performing highway construction stakeouts.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

09

Explain how you have experience in conducting independent, moderately complex surveying.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of computer experience including office software and drafting software?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 3 Years
• 3 or More Years
  
  

11

Explain how you have computer experience including office software and drafting software.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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