Party Chief

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey Party Chief to support the survey projects at Alpine on the North-Slope of Alaska. The UMIAQ Design survey team is actively working on many exciting long term design projects. The survey Party Chief will work on a rotation 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation with a small team of professionals in a collaborative field setting located in Alpine, Alaska.

Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Summary

A Party Chief works on a two to three-person team to assist collecting field data used for creating maps, plans, and construction documents. The position will work year-round in the field often using GPS, traditional, and level survey equipment.

Essential Functions

• Field Surveying:
• Conduct field surveys and gather data for the preparation of site plans, maps, and other documents.
• Determine the precise location of property boundaries, land features, and elevations.
• Measure distances, angles, and elevations using specialized equipment such as GPS, theodolites, and total stations.
• Record survey results accurately, including physical characteristics of the land, property lines, and topographical data.
• Analyze survey data and prepare detailed reports and drawings to support engineering, construction, or land development projects.
• Field Equipment Operation:
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field.
• Ensure all instruments are functioning properly and adjust as needed for accurate readings.
• Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks at designated locations.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Liaise with office team and managers regarding survey findings and project requirements.
• Collaborate with survey technicians and assistants in the field to complete surveys efficiently.

Read and interpret maps, construction plans and documents

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with variety GPS, traditional, and leveling surveying equipment
• Attention to Detail: Ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate rough or uneven terrain.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues in the field to ensure accurate data collection.

Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with the survey team and report findings.

Required Experience:

• Education: Associate's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field.

Or: 3 years of related experience

Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.

If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Important Notice

Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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