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SUMMARY: The Survey Instrument Person will carry out a range of surveying assignments and assist the Survey Party Chief as directed to conduct land surveys of roads, bridges, and buildings sites. The IP establishes and re-establishes lines for construction stakeout surveys and easement and property lines; recovers property corners and sets traverse control points for boundary surveys; sets and marks stakes for construction stakeout projects. The IP directs the survey party during the absence of the party chief and when acting for the Survey Party Chief. Responsibilities also include setting-up and operating survey equipment, including data collector, level, and GPS as well as performing all aspects of stakeout and location surveys using applicable survey equipment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the office's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

• Field duties include loading, maintaining, and operating the following equipment oTotal Station
• Data collector oLevel
• Magnetic Locator oHand Held Radios
• Responsible for charging all batteries daily on Data Collectors and Hand Held Radios, developing a routine for replacing batteries on locator and data collectors to ensure proper operation
• Responsible for proper cleaning of Data Collectors once a week or as required per job site conditions. Instruments are never stored wet or transported on tripod. The case is always closed during operation.
• Responsible for downloading data collector files each afternoon and complete report in the downloaded job files book. Must take care to reattach cord to DC after downloading
• Maintains field supply inventory (stake, pin, nail, and flagging, etc.) and reports inventory to supervisor on a continuous basis to prevent stock from being unavailable
• Keeps vehicle clean, free from trash, and fueled at Party Chief’s request.
• Other field duties may include, but are not limited to oChaining,
• Hub driving, oSetting up prisms,
• Giving sights, oCarrying tools and supplies,
• Opening manholes and other inlet structures, oDigging,
• Cutting brush
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of or Ability to Learn:
• Basic math competency, have knowledge or able to learn survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the work
• Basic nomenclature and symbols of drafting, the surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care as well as the principles and practices of land surveying.
• State law regarding the establishment of property lines, and survey monuments
• Relevant jobsite and traffic control safety rules and regulations;
• PMI Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures.
• PMI DrugFree Workplace Policy
• PMI Safety Policies and Procedures
Skills:
• Use of basic calculator and the ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and record results legibly.
• Ability to properly use and correctly adjust survey equipment;
• Ability to conduct research and evaluate data;
• Ability to understand and interpret legal descriptions, engineering plans, maps, and field data;
• Ability to apply basic surveying principles to the solution of problems.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; as a team member
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• No experience needed but two years of experience as a Rod Person preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: PMI has offices in different geographical locations. We workshare which may mean temporary assignments to other offices’ projects that, in turn, may require travel. While we make every attempt to balance individuals’ personal schedules, this travel may be unexpected and require weekend stays. This position requires up to 20% travel time outside of area and overnight. The travel may be for work-related duties or training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Licenses and Certificates: All positions require a valid Driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
• DBIDS or Rapid Gate Pass: All positions require access to federally owned bases and the ability to obtain a DBIDS or Rapid Gate Pass for entrance. This pass requires a background check. The Fail Criteria for background screening can be found at: http://www.rapidgate.com/faqs/whatfailcriteriabackgroundscreeningconductedunderrapidgateprogram. or https://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/hq/images/DBIDS/SECNAV%20Form%2055121.pdf
• Drug Testing: All positions may require drug testing for contract compliance. These requirements can be found in the Drug Free Workplace policy. Failure to pass a drug test shall be grounds for termination upon a second failure.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements: oAll positions frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, regularly climbs or balances; and occasionally sits. Also positions talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• All positions require the ability to work outdoors in extremes of heat, cold and inclement weather, with exposure to dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and materials, and to traverse rough terrain on foot. oAll positions may encounter harmful/poisonous wildlife and plant materials.
• All positions lift 25 pounds frequently and regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Education Requirements: oHigh School Diploma or GED
• Age Requirements: 18 years of age
• Equipment:
• Steel toe boots
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
• Nonexempt, hourly position
• Reports to Field Coordinator