Assistant Land Surveyor - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Description

• Organize work, set priorities, and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned survey work.
• Perform routine and/or less complex survey work and assist with more complex land surveys including boundary surveys, horizontal and vertical control surveys, photogrammetric surveys, and construction staking.
• Assist and support higher level staff to organize, prioritize, and prepare variety of complex surveying documents.
• Draft and/or map various land surveying related documents and/or exhibits using Autodesk Civil 3D software as directed.
• Perform various field land surveying activities that include monument reconnaissance, monument preservation, monument resets, construction staking, topographic surveying, etc.
• Assist in the review, preparation and/or determination of parcel and subdivision maps, lot line adjustment plats, corner records, record of survey maps, traverse reports, and right-of-way.
• Assist in the post-processing of data collected for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Assist survey crew and provide information in compliance with department rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Interpret and establish compliance with state and local regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of maps and plans from survey data.
• Assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and technical correspondence.
• Perform the more routine/less complex surveying math and calculations.
• Works effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Solve the more routine and less complex surveying problems using COGO applications, Civil 3D, and/or handheld software.
• Attend departmental or technical meetings to keep informed of new survey technological trends and innovations.
• Maintain survey related records, notes, maps, and other pertinent documents.
• Provide survey information to the client regarding projects and programs on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Assist in the preparation of corrections for submitted maps, plans, and legal descriptions.
• Perform research for land surveying deliverables.
• Determine completeness and accuracy of data sources to ensure quality of information in automated systems.
• Operate and maintain a variety of surveying equipment, instruments, and software, including robotic total stations, global positioning systems, data collection devices, and point processing software.
• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Professional Land Surveyor-in-Training certificate preferred or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Three or more (3+) years of relevant industry-related experience or demonstrated exemplary success and leadership in surveying program of study at collegiate level.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of land surveying theory and applications; departmental surveying policies, practices, and techniques; regulations and requirements governing land surveying; principles of land surveys; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, codes, and regulations related to area of assignment; current technology and trends in the profession.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Proficient in computer and software applications related to assignments, including AutoCAD and Civil3D.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include exposure to outside weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Partially indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance