(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Surveyors
Job Description
Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites. |
100
|
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed. |
100
|
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain. |
100
|
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. |
100
|
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles. |
100
|
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. |
100
|
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents. |
100
|
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features. |
100
|
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS). |
100
|
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features. |
100
|
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects. |
100
|
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments. |
100
|
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps. |
100
|
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation. |
100
|
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures. |
97
|
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. |
88
|
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy. |
85
|
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures. |
85
|
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing. |
67
|
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas. |
42
|
Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products. |
39
|
Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain. |
38
|
Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
82
|
Processing Information
|
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
79
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
75
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
75
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Getting Information
|
74
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
71
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
71
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
69
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
69
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
68
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
68
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
67
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
67
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
66
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
65
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
65
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
64
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
64
|
Thinking Creatively
|
64
|
Interacting With Computers
|
63
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
58
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
56
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
55
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
53
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
50
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
47
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
47
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
46
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|