DEA’s Boise, ID office is currently seeking a Survey Party Chief. This position will be leading a field survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients. Responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing field calculations, working with DEA staff, and interfacing with clients. Direct and lead the field survey crew members in the performance of their duties, mentor, and coach them to advance within the survey profession as their individual abilities allow.

Position Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Must have knowledge of professional surveying practices and procedures; state and federal laws affecting land surveying and boundaries
• Must be proficient with the operation and maintenance of Leica GPS, total stations, electronic levels & data collectors, Trimble GPS, total station, and data collectors, and other various measuring instruments
• Must be proficient with electronic data collection systems and processes; must be able to download and process data files, and perform complex survey computations using various software programs (i.e., Trimble Business Center, Leica Geomatics Office, Star*net, AutoCAD/Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Thoroughly inspects and checks deliverables for accuracy and correctness; Deliverables include field note sheets, electronic data collection files, computation sheets
• Provides coordination and serves as Lead for field survey crew personnel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4 years of field experience in boundary and construction surveying
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to travel out of town for up to a week at a time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• L.S.I.T.
• Working knowledge of Leica Survey equipment
• Working knowledge of Trimble Survey equipment
• Static scanning experience

• Must have knowledge of professional surveying practices and procedures; state and federal laws affecting land surveying and boundaries
• Must be proficient with the operation and maintenance of Leica GPS, total stations, electronic levels & data collectors, Trimble GPS, total station, and data collectors, and other various measuring instruments
• Must be proficient with electronic data collection systems and processes; must be able to download and process data files, and perform complex survey computations using various software programs (i.e., Trimble Business Center, Leica Geomatics Office, Star*net, AutoCAD/Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Thoroughly inspects and checks deliverables for accuracy and correctness; Deliverables include field note sheets, electronic data collection files, computation sheets
• Provides coordination and serves as Lead for field survey crew personne