Survey Crew Chief

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Survey Crew Chief

About DJ&A

DJ&A is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that delivers a wide variety of professional services to clients across the nation. Specializing in Transportation Design, Survey & Mapping, Sustainability, Site Development and Utilities, Construction Inspection/Management, Geospatial Solutions, Terrestrial LiDAR, 3D Scanning, Structural Design, Project Management, Community Involvement, Right of Way, and Environmental Compliance, we perform work in some of the most beautiful locations; Forests, Parks and Monuments, campgrounds and other recreational facilities, and other federal lands throughout the United States. DJ&A’s unique and interesting projects create well-rounded employees, promote career development, and provide opportunities to visit these beautiful locales!

Founded in 1973 by two former U.S. Forest Service employees who saw a need for a company that uniquely understood Forest Service projects, DJ&A has continued to grow and expand over the last 48 years by embracing the values of our founders. Today, we have a team of 120+ skilled professionals spanning across offices in Missoula, MT (headquarters); Bozeman, MT; Vancouver, WA; Denver, CO; Sioux Falls, SD, and Reno, NV.

Job Summary

DJ&A is seeking a full-time, motivated and experienced Survey Crew Chief with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in surveying or a related field, along with 2 to 5 years of experience working in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Under the Survey Project Manager’s direction, this position will coordinate activities of a field survey party, perform the most technically complex field surveying duties, and perform other duties as required. The ideal candidate will have experience working on design projects for state and/or federal clients as well as private clients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crew on a variety of projects including boundary surveys, engineering surveys and construction layout
• Responsible for the effective performance, training, and safety of all members of a field survey party
• Perform records research for boundary and ALTA surveys
• Perform data analysis and calculations under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of land surveying principles and practices, including cadastral/boundary determination, legal descriptions, construction, ALTA, topographic surveying, and GIS
• Experience using the following survey instruments and software is a plus: Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Trimble RTK and Static GNSS, Trimble Access Data Collectors, Trimble Business Center, UAV operation with imagery or LiDAR, Trimble High-Definition Laser Scanners, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of the PLSS system
• Knowledge of the BLM manual
• Familiar with GLO field notes and plats
• Knowledge of current ALTA standards
• Knowledge of construction staking techniques and construction plan set interpretation
• Ability to operate as a one-person team and manage field assistant as needed
• Knowledge of field surveying practices and techniques
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be a strong leader and can work in a team atmosphere
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have strong logistics skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Highly proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independent, self-motivated, results-oriented, and dynamic
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with geographically dispersed teams

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Surveying or a related field
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a related field
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience working in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Project experience with federal agencies (FHWA, NPS, USFS, NRCS, etc.) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed both outdoors and in an office environment.
• To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents may be required to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain.
• May be required to clear vegetation, dig holes, and pound stakes with hand tools.
• Must be able to travel to various (and sometimes remote) project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits (monthly HDHP medical premiums fully paid for employee and dependents).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with annual company contribution.
• Roth and 401(k) retirement accounts.
• Profit sharing and bonus plan.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional licensure reimbursement.
• Professional development training.
• Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable staff and culture!

DJ&A is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon , , , , (including , childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), , , expression, , status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here and Supplemental EEO notice here.

DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@djanda.com.