Land Surveyor JD

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LAND SURVEYOR

Job Duties & Responsibilities


 Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys
in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed
 Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations
conducted at survey sites
 Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties,
based on legal deeds and titles.
 Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation,
and dimensions of land or land features
 Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other
characteristics of terrain
 Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and
documents related to surveys
 Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or
other legal documents
 Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations,
and other geodetic measurements
 Search legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain
information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
 Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel,
clients, and others concerned with projects
 Adjust surveying instruments in order to maintain their accuracy
 Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering
instruments
 Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in
survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global
positioning systems (GPS)
 Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as
performing surveys or drafting maps
 Analyze survey objectives and specifications in order to prepare survey
proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation
 Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data in order to determine
positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features
 Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures
 Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments
 Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods, using knowledge of
techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing
 Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities, such as
efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products
 Survey bodies of water in order to determine navigable channels and to secure
data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures
 Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas
 Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial
photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain

Job Requirements
 Bachelor's Degree majored in Surveying/Civil Engineering
 Minimum of 5 years work experience in construction industry and should have
more knowledge on building materials
 Demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills
 Be a team player and able to work autonomously
 Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills
 The candidate should demonstrate professionalism

How to apply
All applications should be sent to careers3@kprecruiters.co.tz with subject “Application
for Land Surveyor position” not later than Monday 10th December 2018.

Note: DO NOT attach any other supporting documents, please send us your
detailed CV only.

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