Survey Party Chief

STV’s Kentucky operation is seeking to immediately hire a Survey Party Chief.  This position entails leading a two- or three-person surveyor field crew to accurately and efficiently perform field surveys in support of land development, transportation, utility, energy, and land surveying projects using conventional, GPS, or terrestrial laser scanning methodology. 

Requirements:

• 2 plus years of experience as a Party Chief required
• Must have familiarity with ALTA or Land Title Surveys – must understand how to locate improvements on land and finding property corners, including interpreting deed maps and plats
• Experience with Topographic Surveys – must be able to interpret and locate elevation changes on the land, identifying specific utilities needed, identifying tree types, and understanding what the civil engineer will need in their design build
• Experience with Construction Staking – must understand the flow of construction and the staking layout of offsets. Must know how to run bench loops and calculate grades, as well as interpret stakeout sheets and civil engineering construction plans
• Must have experience with robotic instruments and GPS experience
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with type of field equipment – use of Trimble is a plus
• Civil 3D or Carlson CADD experience is a plus
• Drone use of is a plus
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Must have excellent attention to detail and strong ability to ensure accuracy
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions that may be written or delivered verbally
• Must be dependable and responsible regarding punctuality and attendance

Hours & Travel:

• Overtime and weekend work may be needed to meet project deadlines.
• Travel generally up to two weeks at a time may be required for position, up to 50% of the time

Compensation Range:

$42,392.00 - $56,523.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.