• Normally receives general direction/instructions on new assignments. 

• Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the earth's surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments. 

• Operates and manages land-information computer systems, performs tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports. 

• Reviews information from survey teams regarding measurement of distances, directions, angles between points and elevation of points, lines, and contours on, above, and below the earth’s surface. 

• Researches legal records, looks for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyzes the data to determine the location of boundary lines. 

• Records the results of surveys, verifies the accuracy of data, and prepares plots, maps, and reports. 

• An experienc...