Survey Party Chief

Essential Job Functions: Supervises a field survey crew; assigns and reviews work of survey crew; gathers information for preparation of maps, sketches and drawings; ensures that information is recorded properly in field notes; records and reduces survey notes; lays out and stakes construction projects; reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications; makes and checks calculations; prepares metes and bounds descriptions of easements and rights-of-way; establishes street center lines, easements and rights-of-way; uses survey instruments such as transit, level, GPS equipment with data collector, and total station with data collector; assures proper care and maintenance of survey instruments and equipment. 

Other Job Functions:   Performs other duties as required.  Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather; may be exposed to traffic hazards while surveying on streets.  Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Must be available to work overtime as needed.   

Knowledge:   Knowledge of principles, practices, and instruments used in surveying and civil engineering work; knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.

Skills/Abilities:  Ability to perform engineering computations and to compile engineering data and statistics; ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with engineering and surveying personnel, contractors and the public; ability to supervise the work of a field survey crew; skill in the use of surveying instruments, related appliances and equipment.

Physical Requirements:    Constantly sees and hears, stands, walks, reads and writes by hand; frequently climbs, sits, squats, stoops, twists body, bends, reaches, kneels, cleans, drives, uses calculator, performs data entry, carries up to 10-25 lbs., lifts up to 25-40 lbs., pulls up to 10-25 lbs., pushes up to 10-25 lbs., and requires stamina; infrequently crawls, sorts, answers telephone, digs, operates a 2-way radio and holds up to 10-25 lbs.; uses measuring equipment and physical dexterity. Must have the ability to remove manhole covers weighing up to 60 lbs.

Education/Experience:  Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in geometry, trigonometry and surveying; at least five (5) years surveying experience including six (6) months experience in supervising a small crew.

Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record.   Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered.   Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.  Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test. 

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas  77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.