Survey Field/Office Technician

Storino Geomatics Land Surveying and Consulting, PLLC is seeking a motivated individual to work in its Watertown, NY Office.   The position is approximately 25% office work and 75% field work/ data collection.  An ideal candidate would have knowledge of both survey field operations and office support. The position is considered to be full time; however, this is contingent upon workload.
 
Essential Functions 

• Research, including searching of legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information relative to property boundaries in areas to be surveyed, utility research
• Performance of boundary, topographic & utility, ALTA/NSPS, and FEMA surveys etc.
• Cutting and clearing of brush and trees from survey lines and boundaries utilizing machetes, axe, chainsaws and other cutting tools
• Performance of construction layout and associated calculations
• Familiarity with use of GPS/GNSS equipment, conventional and robotic total stations, data collectors and levels
• Ability to apply basic surveying concepts and calculations for required fieldwork
• Must prepare and maintain clean, neat, legible, field-notes, sketches, maps, and reports of surveys
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Draft professional grade mapping using AutoCAD and prepare legal descriptions of surveys
• Routinely clean and service surveying equipment to ensure functional operational accuracy
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications in order to assist in survey proposal preparation

• Must be of sound physical condition; employees must routinely lift, move and or carry up to 50+ lbs, sometimes for considerable distances
• Outdoor duties year-round. Ability to work in various changing temperatures and terrain
• Intermittent travel and overnight stays required both in-state and out-of-state – Storino Geomatics provides services in NY, NJ, PA & VT
• Work Attire: Appropriate dress for year-round, outdoor work, including work boots

• Prior experience in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
• Prior experience in AutoCAD (Carlson) is preferred, but not required
• Prior field data collection experience is preferred, but not required
• Sound communication and technical writing skills
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record
• Any/all other skills commensurate with the position

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying (ABET Accredited) preferred. Other candidates considered with relevant, documented surveying experience
• Goal of professional licensure preferred (but not required). All Applicants considered

• Competitive hourly wage, based upon experience and performance (Generally $20-$30/Hour base rate), with opportunities for significant prevailing wage rate projects.
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan with match
• Paid time off including Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Flexible working schedule