What are the responsibilities and job description for the professional land surveyor position at City of Farmington?
Job Title: Professional Land Surveyor
Farmington, NM - City of Farmington is seeking a qualified Professional Land Surveyor to join our Electric Utility/Engineering Department.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced land surveyor to perform a variety of tasks related to surveying designs, conducting surveys, and inspecting properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land surveying, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Follow established safety protocols and policies as set forth by the Utility and as required for the job at hand.
- Perform surveying designs of assigned distribution, transmission, and substation projects.
- Conduct surveys, inspections, estimates, designs, plans, maps, and profiles.
- Researches and physically locates property boundaries.
- Prepare plan and profile drawings for existing transmission and proposed transmission line projects.
- Establishes and maintains control for substation construction projects.
- Develops annual Operating budget for the surveying department.
- Maintains current surveying equipment and software to keep current with upgrades.
- Must be a registered Professional New Mexico Land Surveyor or registered in another state with the ability to become registered in New Mexico within 6 months from start of employment.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Ability to direct subordinates in survey work.
- Thorough knowledge of all types of survey equipment operation.
- Requires understanding of construction techniques and practices including, the ability to make any necessary mathematical calculations.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while walking over rough terrain.
Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
