Survey Supervisor

Supervises the collection of data necessary for the design of engineering projects performed by the City of Kingsport. Provides guidance and professional advice to numerous City departments related to public land, rights of way, and easements.

• Schedules and monitors work and work assignments of crew members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks/projects; 
• Oversees, monitors, trains, and supervises activities of assigned crew member (1) – Survey Party Chief; 
• Conduct field survey and acquire/document existing field conditions and utility/property line locations;
• Prepares and certifies land ownership documents (easements, deeds, plats, property lines, etc.); 
• Ensures crew member understands proper procedures and safety protocol;
• Ensures accurate completion of work in accordance with standard specifications and operating procedures;
• Conduct annual evaluation of employee;
• Researches land ownership and public utility documents (on internet and at court houses); 
• Incorporates field survey work into electronic documents (CAD, .dwq, .pdf., etc.);
• Stakeout/mark property lines, limits of disturbance, and proposed utility locations;
• Meet with property owners to discuss projects;
• Attend training and conferences required for being licensed as a Professional Surveyor; and 
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and ability of the job to be performed including the standards of workmanship required to assigned work field;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce;
• Skill in supervising and inspecting work of subordinates;
• Knowledge of the general principles, practices, and techniques and basic management principles; 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of drafting; 
• Knowledge of surveying principles and methods used in performing field measurements and computations for determining the exact location and dimensions of points, lines, boundaries, contours, and areas; 
• Knowledge of survey instruments used in the measurement and locations of points, lines, boundaries, contours, and areas; 
• Knowledge of civil engineering and survey technology; 
• Skill in performing drafting activities; Skill in the use and care of surveying instruments and equipment; 
• Skill in following oral and written instructions; 
• Skill in survey methods, terminology symbols, and survey instruments and equipment; 
• Skill in performing manual labor in all weather and terrain conditions; 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and experience equivalent to six years full-time drafting and survey work. Valid TN/VA Driver’s License.  Registration in the State of Tennessee as a Registered Licensed Surveyor.

Salary : $48,173 - $51,397