SURVEYOR-ADV 2

Job Duties: Positions perform a wide range of surveying activities such as: identifying appropriate mapping/survey needs for project requests; interpreting roadway plans, plats, legal survey documents, flight design and other maps, automated map design, layout standards and mapping requirements; converting, computing and adjusting engineering data between horizontal datums, vertical datums, and coordinate systems using CAiCE, SDMS, WISCON, and/or other software; establishing control points; scheduling and assigning field crews’ work assignments to provide engineering data to meet program/project schedules. The position reviews consultant survey time and cost estimates with project managers; advises appropriate staff of time/effort necessary for the required survey work; interfaces with all Region sections regarding engineering data collection, computation problem resolution, and standard setting; provides guidance to the survey crews on procedures for geodetic control for the transportation improvement projects; and, develops best practices for the survey crews to increase productivity and compatibility with office systems.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Analytical math skills to include geometry and trigonometry; mapping knowledge (i.e. establish control points for alignments, coordinate systems, datums, units, digital mapping, and plan standards pertaining to surveying); knowledge of geodetic engineering principles and practices; U.S. Public Land Survey system; GPS equipment and application; and, geographic information system technology. Ability to problem solve; maintain positive public relations with property owners, the general public, local officials and county surveyors, state and federal agencies and Department/Division staff; function as a team contributor and mentor; and, exercise independent judgment.