Title
Text copied to clipboard!Cadastral Surveyor
Description
Text copied to clipboard!Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct precise land measurements and boundary determinations.
- Prepare detailed maps and reports based on survey data.
- Use advanced surveying equipment and software for data collection and analysis.
- Collaborate with property developers, government agencies, and private landowners.
- Ensure all survey data is accurate and compliant with legal standards.
- Provide essential information for land development and property disputes.
- Present findings to clients and stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of land laws and property rights.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Perform fieldwork in various weather conditions.
- Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations.
- Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys.
- Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others involved in projects.
- Adjust surveying instruments 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.
- Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
- Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cadastral surveying.
- Proficiency in using surveying equipment and software (e.g., GPS, Total Station, AutoCAD).
- Strong understanding of land laws and property rights.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Physical stamina to perform fieldwork in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of GIS software is a plus.
- Experience with boundary dispute resolution is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interpret and analyze complex data.
- Familiarity with legal documentation related to land surveying.
- Ability to work with diverse clients and stakeholders.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with cadastral surveying?
- What surveying equipment and software are you proficient in using?
- How do you ensure the accuracy of your survey data?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging boundary determination you have worked on?
- How do you stay updated with changes in land laws and property rights?
- Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. How did you handle it?
- What steps do you take to prepare detailed maps and reports?
- How do you handle working in various weather conditions during fieldwork?
- Can you explain your experience with legal documentation related to land surveying?
- How do you approach resolving boundary disputes?