Survey Party Supervisor in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionSurvey Party Supervisor
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number: 2026260
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 06/08/2026
Job Close Date: 06/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number: 2026260
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$46,995 – $77,542; Depending on Qualifications
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced and detail oriented Survey Party Supervisor to lead and supervise field survey operations supporting a variety of engineering and construction projects.
The Survey Party Supervisoris responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting land surveying activities, ensuring accurate data collection, and providing leadership to survey crews. This position plays a critical role in supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, and development projects throughout the City.
The Survey Party Supervisoris responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting land surveying activities, ensuring accurate data collection, and providing leadership to survey crews. This position plays a critical role in supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, and development projects throughout the City.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, schedule, and supervise daily activities of survey crews engaged in topographic, boundary, property line, construction, and engineering surveys.
- Plan and coordinate field survey operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and project deadlines are met.
- Conduct field surveys and establish construction grades, benchmarks, and control points.
- Research deeds, plats, maps, easements, and other survey records to support survey projects.
- Compute and verify survey data, including coordinates, elevations, alignments, and curve calculations.
- Prepare survey drawings, layouts, profiles, sketches, and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate electronic records, field notes, and survey data.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain surveying equipment including GPS units, total stations, levels, transits, and other survey instruments.
- Identify survey related issues and recommend practical solutions to support project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and safety practices.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in land surveying, engineering, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience including some supervisory experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience including some supervisory experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to five years of progressive field surveying experience.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, plats, schematics, and construction documents.
- Experience leading and mentoring survey field crews.
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing field conditions.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of safe surveying and construction practices.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Total Station, and GNSS/RTK equipment.
Job Open Date: 06/08/2026
Job Close Date: 06/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only current City of Chesapeake employees are eligible to apply for this position.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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