Land Surveying Assistant

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (”Commission”), the nationally regarded regional planning agency for the seven county greater Milwaukee Area, and the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the five urbanized areas within southeastern Wisconsin, has an immediate opening for a Land Survey Assistant. The Commission is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our diverse team of planners, engineers and specialists focused on addressing issues that transcend the political boundaries and fiscal capabilities of individual communities. The successful candidate will assist land surveyors in the recovery, perpetuation, monumentation, and referencing of U.S. Public Land Survey corners, high accuracy GPS services, and other related surveying activities.

Are you passionate about collaborating with colleagues and partners? The Commission provides these and other opportunities by ensuring that the Region is positioned to provide economic, environmental, and equitable value now and in the future. Our team of ~65 staff with a wide range of expertise is focused on continuously improving the quality of life for the Region.

Core Responsibilities:

•Utilize survey equipment and instrumentation
•Perform survey tasks as directed by land surveyors
•Prepare maps and drawings from survey field data
•Be physically capable of carrying tools and instrumentation over difficult terrain and work outdoors in varying weatherconditions

Core Requirements:

•An understanding of GPS technologies and CADD based software
•The ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills
•An interest in GIS and remote sensing technologies
•An understanding of geospatial concepts and geodetic surveying (desired).
•A High School Diploma and one year of land surveying or related experience, or an Associate Degree from an accreditedcollege
•Knowledge of land surveying, including equipment, practices, and procedures
•A valid driver’s license