Land Surveyor

Prepares and maintains sketches maps reports and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe certify and assume liability for work performed

Verifies the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites

Directs or conducts surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties based on legal deeds and titles

Records the results of surveys including the shape contour location elevation and dimensions of land or land features

Calculates heights depths relative positions property lines and other characteristics of terrain

Prepares or supervises preparation of all data charts plots maps records and documents related to surveys

Writes descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds leases or other legal documents

Plans and conducts ground surveys designed to establish baselines elevations and other geodetic measurements

Searches legal records survey records and land titles in order to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed

Coordinates findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel clients and others concerned with projects

Adjusts surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy

Establishes fixed points for use in making maps using geodetic and engineering instruments

Determines longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using the odolites transits levels and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS)

Trains assistants and helpers and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps

Analyses survey objectives and specifications in order to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation

Computes geodetic measurements and interpret survey data in order to determine positions shapes and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features

Develops criteria for survey methods and procedures

Develops criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments

Conducts research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing

Locates and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products

Surveys bodies of water in order to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters piers and other marine structures

Directs aerial surveys of specified geographical areas

Performs other duties assigned by immediate superior as & when required