Party Chief

Job Purpose: Locates and determines portion of earth's surface by planning, conducting, and recording surveys; supporting legal proceedings.

Duties: Party Chief may include work as leader of a two-member crew and in some instances a one-person crew. Projects include: NYSDOT design and row surveys, utility surveys, 3D scanning, horizonal and vertical control surveys, construction layout, residential and commercial properties, topographic surveys, boundary and ALTA surveys.

Records survey by preparing notes, records, drawings; writing legal descriptions; applying computer aided design technologies. Prepares legally defensible findings by following American Land Title Association (ALTA) and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) guidelines, and related federal, state, and local laws and requirements. Supports legal proceedings by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting evidence; serving as an expert witness.

Completes projects by coordinating requirements with acquisition, planning, development, construction, and holdings improvement departments, and government agencies. Updates job knowledge by tracking changes and developments in property law and boundary establishment and replacement; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications: 8 years of field survey experience and 2 years as a Party Chief. Strong understanding of NYSDOT Survey and Mapping specifications and standards. Must be proficient with data collectors and data collection techniques.

Must be a self-starter, with little need for supervision. Must be able to work in inclement weather. Willingness to travel.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. MVR will be checked and monitored.