Professional Land Surveyor (Pls)

SUMMARY:

Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. is hiring a Professional Land Surveyor (Licensed in FL) to join our Survey team in our Pensacola, FL office. The PLS is responsible for the supervision and management of the daily operations of field survey crews.

The different type of projects our Survey team may work on varies from Right-of-Way & Design Surveys, Geodetic/Control Surveys, Large Scale Commercial & Residential Developments, Hydrographic Surveys, Alta/ACSM Land Title Surveys, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). BDI uses GPS (Global Positioning System) technology in the regular execution of surveys to provide our customers with the most accurate and cost-effective products and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measure and record precise distances and angles on, above or below the land surface, including boundary points, topographical features and other designated markers
• Use a variety of modern surveying equipment, manual recording, computer-aided drafting programs and databases to collect and record data of geological areas according to project requirements
• Research historical maps, land records, previous survey results and land title information as needed to compare and verify current measurements and resolve questions of boundary lines
• Create reports and maps according to customer or project requirements containing information from field measurements, boundary markers and topographical features
• Prepare two-dimensional maps and three-dimensional computer renderings of property features, such as boundary lines, geological points of interest, existing structures, water features and utility lines
• Follow accepted legal procedures to establish official land and water boundaries for government agencies, real estate developers and private parties to be used during property sales, leases and disputes
• Communicate with architects, engineers and construction personnel as needed during land development projects to verify geological and property boundary data and contribute to building design as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional Land Surveying license (Licensed in Florida)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
• Self-motivated with good time management and ability to work outdoors and walk as needed
• Qualified driver’s license and safe driving record

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble GPS
• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to arrive on time to ensure productivity of the entire crew
• Strong work ethic in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to take initiative; self motivated; sees what needs to be done and starts working
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

SUPERVISORY/DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY:

• Supervises survey crew in large scale surveys

Physical Demands:

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Stooping
• Balancing
• Climbing

Work Conditions/Environmental:

• Exposure to weather
• Noise
• Dirt
• Heat
• Fumes
• Smoke
• Water
• Noise
• Vibration
• Grease, Oil
• Dust, Shavings

BENEFITS:

• Group Health Insurance: UHC
• Dental and Vision Insurance: MetLife
• HRA: Pre-tax savings account for health expenses with employer contributions.
• FSA: Pre-tax savings account for Health, Dental, Vision, or Over the Counter Medical Items
• Employer paid Life and AD&D, STD & LTD: Unum
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance: Unum
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, & Hospital Choice: Aflac
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Fitness & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT US:

At Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., we make a difference in the life of the communities we serve by elevating the places where we live, work, and play. Our purpose as an organization is creating community, where we make deeper connections with clients and help build up communities, making the world a better place, project by project.

BDI provides planning, surveying, engineering and design, and construction phase services for infrastructure projects in the United States. The company offers water resources engineering services, including wastewater treatment and collection systems design, water supply and treatment systems design, water distribution systems design and permitting, pipeline design, pump station design and rehabilitation, feasibility studies and planning, construction administration, and environmental permitting. It also provides transportation engineering services, including transportation planning, highway engineering, airfield design, traffic engineering, highway lighting, surveying and mapping, bridge design, storm water design, environmental permitting, real property support, construction administration, and public involvement. In addition, the company offers civil engineering, land surveying and mapping, and funding assistance services.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE/BACKGROUND SCREEN:

BDI is a Drug-Free Workplace. All job applicants will undergo a pre-employment drug screening for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. This includes marijuana (medical or recreational) due to the services we provide to federal contracts and projects, like the Department of Defense.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED:

Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.