Survey Party Chief

Tallahassee, Florida

Optimal Surveying & Mapping, Inc.
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Optimal Surveying & Mapping, Inc. (OSM), formerly O'Neal Surveying & Mapping, Inc., currently has an opening for Survey Crew Chief for their Tallahassee and Bradenton offices. This position requires a minimum of 3-4 years as Crew Chief, preferably in Florida. If you are not currently living in Florida, please do not apply. If your experience is only working on Utility or Pipeline surveys, please do not apply. You MUST have experience with boundary and topographic surveys, if not, please do not apply.


OSM offers competitive pay, and benefits. These including 100% company paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Coverage begins after a probationary period of 60 days of full-time employment. In addition, this position will include 80 hours paid PTO and 7 paid holidays per year. Full-Time employees receive bonuses at least once a year.


OSM strives to work a 4-day work week, 10-hour workdays, whenever possible. Weather or scheduling will occasionally require working 5 days or more, but this is the exception. Our work week is primarily Monday through Thursday.


This Position Requires:

  • Perform design survey in support of engineering projects, including but not limited to horizontal and vertical controls, LiDAR, As-Builts, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, Mean High Water, tree, hydrographic, wetland surveys and transportation/route surveys.
  • Ability to use both Conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
  • Instruct your crew in proper methods of use and maintenance of survey equipment.
  • Ability to operate equipment accurately/efficiently to acquire necessary data. Trimble Access is a PLUS.
  • Provide complete and accurate field notes.
  • FDOT experience is highly desired.
  • Ability to work well with others.

Additionally:

  • Ability to pass FAA background check/fingerprinting.
  • CST Certification a plus.
  • A High School diploma or GED is required for this position.
  • Valid Florida driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required for this position.
  • Required to travel overnight 3 or more nights a week, when needed.
  • Overtime will be required on occasion, to meet schedules.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry equipment.
  • Ability to access remote locations in wildlife management areas
  • Good leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow directions from Supervisors and provide positive feedback.

This position will include:

Company Truck (that can be taken home nightly)

Company Cell Phone

Travel Per Diem

Yearly allowance for boots


Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $32 to $40, per hour, depending on experience.

This position is available immediately.

Date Posted: 04 May 2025
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