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Land Surveyor Job Description Sample Template

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This free Land Surveyor job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Land Surveyor to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Land Surveyor Job Summary

Our firm is looking for a Land Surveyor to join our field team. In this role, you will coordinate with field crews to conduct boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys. You will also assist with construction staking or site layout surveys that outline the locations of the structures we are proposing to build in the area. After conducting these surveys, you will prepare legal descriptions and assist with zoning and permitting applications. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and a state certification or licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor. You also need some field surveying experience.

Land Surveyor Duties and Responsibilities

  • Take measurements and determine property boundaries
  • Perform topographic and as-built surveys
  • Assist with construction staking or site layout surveys
  • Coordinate with field survey crews
  • Assist with zoning and permitting applications
  • Provide technical expertise to other individuals in the company

Land Surveyor Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or a closely related field
  • State certification or licensure as a professional land surveyor
  • Land surveying or construction surveying experience
  • Experience with computer-aided design tools, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D software
  • Valid driver's license
  • Math and cartography skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
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