Survey Crew Chief - Public Works- Civil Service
City of DallasAbout the role
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Directs a survey crew in the field to conduct surveys for projects such as street paving, water lines, drainage, construction layouts, rights-of-way, easements, and property line establishment.
Job Description
Overview
The Survey Crew Chief oversees, directs, guides, and monitors the survey crews performing various surveying work throughout the City. Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion for City requirements.
Essential Functions
1 Organizes schedule, assigns survey work, and performs review of documents submitted by surveyors and related crews; checks boundary verification and other details, maintains inventory of equipment, and completes jobs in the computer.
2 Coordinates, collaborates, and communicates with other City of Dallas Departments regarding projects and survey related work; maintains strong and transparent communication with management and field crews regarding status of projects.
3 Reviews, checks, and monitors that Plats and Field Notes are in compliance with City, and State rules and regulation, and that they follow land surveying common standard of practice; addresses and identifies issues and discrepancies and works with crews to solve problems and complete tasks.
4 Leads and performs on site survey work, land and property research, and related data compilation; produces and develops drawings and descriptions for boundary-descriptive documents, property line resolutions, easements, plat and condemnation plat documents, and metes and bounds.
5 Provides technical assistance to crews, solves complex mathematical equations, interprets land laws and statutes; and generally oversees the work done in for the Dallas Water Utility; assigns work, provides training, evaluates performance, and manages equipment used to complete work.
6 Trains, educates, and develops new survey personnel to ensure all work is done efficiently and effectively and monitors current crews to ensure professionalism and efficient service delivery.
7 Ensures work and necessary projects fit into the budget and resource allocations; implements effective changes or updates to crew actions and activities to facilitate effective use of budget.
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of land surveying, land platting, and related land management work.
2 Knowledge of surveying work relating to water utility infrastructure.
3 Knowledge of project management methods and practices.
4 Knowledge and application of laws related to land boundary construction and land use.
5 Ability to perform advanced mathematics
6 Ability to develop, review, and implement budget.
7 Ability to research and investigate land and boundaries.
8 Ability to communicate and understand technical standards and principles.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years land surveying experience which involved operating total stations, data collectors, levels and level rods.
EQUIVALENCIES:
An associate's degree in a math, surveying, engineering technology or Geographic Information Science (GIS) field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a math, surveying, engineering technology or Geographic Information Science (GIS) field will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE:
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
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