Job Description:

• 1) Plans, directs, and coordinates work of survey parties, and related staff, engaged in surveying earth's surface and preparing reports and legal descriptions of land: Develops organization policy or interprets it to staff.

• 2) Prepares or approves budget for unit or organization within assigned area of responsibility.

• 3) Coordinates work of LAND SURVEYOR with that of legal, engineering, architectural, and other staff on project.

• 4) Directs survey parties and projects, and reviews and certifies completed work to satisfy legal requirements.

• 5) Writes or directs the writing of descriptions of land to satisfy legal requirements according to standard surveying practices.

• 6) Appears as expert witness in court in cases involving land or boundary disputes.

• 7) Monitors new technology, and evaluates and purchases or authorizes purchase of new equipment and supplies.

• 8) Selects new staff for employment and takes disciplinary action when necessary.

• 9) Assumes legal responsibility for work performed and is licensed by state.