Professional Land Surveyor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Verify the accuracy of survey data, including

measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites. Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles. Prepare, or supervise preparation of, all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents. Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed. Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects. Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain. Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments. Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps. Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features. Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS). Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation. \*\** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Direct or conduct various types of surveying including boundary, land divisions, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, etc. Perform various survey calculations and sign and seal survey drawings Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations Prepare or supervise preparation of all survey data, maps, records, and documents related to surveys Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain property information Write descriptions of surveys for use in deeds or other legal documents Manage, schedule and supervise daily responsibilities of the survey crew(s) Prepare proposals and bid survey projects Maintain excellent client and inter-office relations Possess a current Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license 2 5 years experience as a PLS Proficient in AutoCad / Carlson Survey Excellent managerial and communication skills (written and oral) \*\** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: Farris Hansen & Associates PO Box 437 Elkhorn, WI 53121 E-Mail a Rsum: accountant@farrishansen.com Call For Appointment: 262-728-2098 x 1011