Job Information
Allen County Engineer Survey Crew Chief in Lima, Ohio
Position Title: Survey Crew Chief
Department: Survey
Civil Service Status: Classified
FLSA Classification: Exempt
General Purpose for Job: Supervise employees assigned to perform surveying tasks; perform surveying.
Reporting Structure for Survey Crew Chief
Department Director or Administrator: Planning Engineer
Department Manager: Planning Engineer
First-level Supervisor: Planning Engineer
Coordinates work of: Engineering Aide I, II, III and Miscellaneous Seasonal Workers
Responsibilities: (The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by this classification. All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted. The percentage of time allocated to each group of duties is approximate.)
50 % Time:
- Conduct field surveys and special studies; performing calculations and recording results and data
- Operate survey instruments and apply current surveying principles, practices and standards to gather and record data as appropriate for project
- Measure and record angles, distances and elevations; perform mathematical calculations and transfer information to cross-section paper
- Record object (e.g., trees, signs) location coordinates and data
- Determine and record coordinates for private, county and township property boundaries and right-of-ways
- Photograph or otherwise record miscellaneous data for inspectors (e.g., elevation, curbs, catch basins, etc.)
- Research old surveys for information
Setting up field markers/stakes prior to start of construction projects, identifying boundaries, objects, topographical grades of significance
25% Time:
Supervision
Review application materials
Schedule employees for work and assign tasks
Review employee record of time worked to verify accuracy
Determine and secure an adequate supply of working equipment (complete with appropriate safety guards) needed to perform the work
Conduct orientation and training programs for new employees including the demonstration of proper methods for equipment operation, safety techniques and practices
Review work in progress; adjusting work methods as necessary to ensure timely completion and high quality of work. Review work upon completion
Observe and record employee performance-related incidents for use in