Job Description

STV is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our Survey Group in the Atlanta, GA area. This role serves as the on?site leader of survey field crews, responsible for executing survey work accurately, safely, and efficiently in support of transportation, infrastructure, and land development projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands?on leader who understands boundary law, construction staking, and modern survey equipment and knows how to keep a crew productive, documentation clean, and deadlines met. Work Schedule Monday-Thursday 10?hour days with out?of?town work expected

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead on a survey crew and direct daily field operations
• Perform survey work as assigned by the Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in an accurate, ethical, and timely manner
• Conduct ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Operate Trimble survey equipment including robotic total stations, GPS units, levels, and data collectors
• Upload and download survey data between field equipment and office systems
• Collect high?quality field data and maintain clear, accurate field notes, sketches, and documentation
• Perform basic field calculations necessary to complete survey tasks
• Communicate daily with the Project Surveyor and/or Survey Technician regarding schedules, progress, and issues
• Prepare daily reports, timesheets, and required project documentation
• Maintain survey equipment and assigned vehicle; ensure proper tools, supplies, and safety equipment are available each day
• Interact professionally with clients, landowners, and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• 1?3 years of experience performing ALTA, boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Proficiency operating:
  
  • Trimble Robotic Total Stations
  • Trimble GPS equipment
  • Levels and data collectors
  
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret plats, survey documents, and construction plans
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and support field personnel
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team?oriented mindset
• Ability to problem?solve and adapt to field conditions
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Drivers License with a driving record that meets insurance requirements
• Ability to pass drug screening and criminal background check

Physical & Field Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances over varied terrain
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  
• Willingness to travel for out?of?town assignments as required

Preferred Qualifications

• GDOT survey experience a plus
• Experience working on transportation or infrastructure project

Compensation Range

$47,102.00 $62,803.00

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.

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 (9 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.

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