Our Glenwood Springs, Meeker, Durango, and/or Gunnison, Colorado office is currently seeking a Survey Technician Party Chief. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills and experience in the following areas: boundary, easement, right of ways, topo surveys, GPS RTK and Static surveys, design surveys, aerial mapping, and construction layout. We will consider candidates with no direct experience if they demonstrate interest in a long-term survey career, strong math skills, a hard work ethic and a desire to work outdoors.Pay is based on experience & qualifications:Survey Party Chief I (5-12 yrs): $27 - 32.25/hr.Survey Party Chief II (8-15 yrs): $31.20 - $37.45/hrSurvey Party Chief III (12-30 yrs): $36.40 - $41.60/hrSGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate with the client, the client's representative, and contractorsSupervise field survey teamEnsure team is properly equipped with personal protection equipment and following safety protocolPrepare field notesFollow local state and federal survey regulationsRequirementsQualifications:5+ years of land surveying experienceValid Driver's LicensePhysically capable of performing typical land surveying tasks including the ability to carry 50+ lbs. of survey gear through mountainous terrainDetailed understanding of coordinate systemsAbility to work independently or as part of a crewMotivated problem solverAbility to work long hours when needed with occasional out-of-town travelStrong desire to live, work and play in Western ColoradoAdditional Preferred Qualifications:Colorado LSI or PLSExperience as a Party ChiefCivil 3D experienceGIS experienceTrimble software and hardware experienceDiverse surveying experience with GPS and conventional surveying equipment including boundary retracement, construction staking, topographic mapping, and legal description preparation#J-18808-Ljbffr