Party Chief- Field Surveys
Company: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.
Location: New Bern
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned
consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a
full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture,
information technology, and related services to public agencies and
private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently
ranked #60 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design
Firms.Position Summary: JMT is seeking a Party Chief- Field Surveys
to join their Team in New Bern, North Carolina. The successful
candidate will be responsible for performing surveying and mapping
duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor,
cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for
construction, map making, boundary location, mining, or other
purposes. They may assist with calculations for map making
information and assist in creating maps from source data, such as
surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps
to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other
features. They also may verify accuracy and completeness of
topographical maps. This position works closely with project
engineers creating plans for the construction of various types of
transportation and civil/site projects including, but not limited
to, the following: roadways, bridges, parks, commercial and private
developments. The position will also be required to work closely
with land survey crews in the preparation of topographic and
boundary surveys as well as construction stake-out and as-built
surveys. -Sponsorship not available for this position.Essential
Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, location,
elevation, or dimension of land or land features
- Compile geographic, political, and cultural information and
prepare maps of large areas; record the results of surveys, verify
the accuracy of data, and assist with the preparation of plots,
maps, and reports
- Collect data in the field and calculate mapmaking information
for use in performing computations and computer-aided drafting
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- Research legal records, look for evidence of previous
boundaries, and assist with the analysis of the data to determine
the location of boundary lines
- Understand the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), laptops,
and computer software for surveying -
- Accompanies and oversees work of field crews, conducting
complete assignments or portions of a large and diverse project
while organizing field operations and collecting data to ensure
efficacy and accuracy
- Reviews project specifications and confers with engineer and
surveyor concerning assistance required such as plan preparation,
acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions, design
changes, and reports -
- Performs non-routine assignments involving substantial variety
and complexity
- Performs surveying duties not requiring licensure -
- Computes volumes and prepares graphs
- Performs supervisory responsibilities on a job specific basis
-Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Occasional travel as needed Required Skills
- Ability to use applicable software programs required for
gathering field data and organizing data for submission to the Land
Surveyor. Uses Computer Assisted Drafting software -
- Mathematical Skills including the ability to calculate figures
and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference,
and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry
- Knowledge of all positions on the crew and capability to
utilize all equipment Required Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 + years' experience in a surveying
- Experience with Total Stations and data collectors, preferably
Trimble, TDS and Carlson, and GPS receiversWorking ConditionsWork
is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively
perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and
carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be
conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid
conditions.Work is performed within a general office environment
10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature, but
may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and
temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant
conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office
environment.Travel expected 20% of the time.Job Competencies
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Building Relationships & Teamwork
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Delegation
- Quality Service
- Results-Oriented
- SafetyJMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are
proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Job
Location New Bern, North Carolina, United States Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Keywords: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., Jacksonville , Party Chief- Field Surveys, Other , New Bern, North Carolina
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