Farmington鈥檚 Chief of Surveys: Where Indiana Jones Meets Bob the Builder

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Unleash Your Inner Surveyor: Farmington’s Search for a Chief of Surveys

Farmington, CT鈥擜re you ready to trade your cubicle for the great outdoors and a paycheck that would make your mom proud? Look no further, because the Town of Farmington has just the opportunity for you! They are searching for a Chief of Surveys, which isn鈥檛 your typical desk job. Consider it a mix between Indiana Jones and Bob the Builder but with better benefits and a steady salary.

The Role: More Than Just a Fancy Title

As the Chief of Surveys, you’ll master all things topographic. If you accept it, your mission involves supervising an engineering survey party, would be great. Your team will conquer the great unknowns of Farmington’s landscape, determining the exact location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours. It鈥檚 like being a modern-day explorer but with a little less risk of being eaten by wild animals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  1. Surveying the Scene: You鈥檒l lead a team to survey public works construction projects, create maps, value land, and more. Your work will be the backbone of Farmington’s future infrastructure.
  2. Tech Savvy: You’ll be using the latest surveying technology, from GPS receivers to robotic equipment. There is updated tech here!
  3. Legal Eagle: Writing and reviewing legal descriptions for land conveyance will be part of your daily grind.
  4. Construction Whisperer: You’ll stake out sites for construction projects and inspect the work to ensure it meets all the right specs.
  5. Liaison Extraordinaire: Act as the go-to technical advisor for town officials, developers, and the public. Your wisdom will guide them through the labyrinth of permits and construction activity.

What We Need From You:

  • Certification as a Land Surveyor under Chapter 391 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
  • A Class II Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator鈥檚 License (so you can drive all that fancy equipment).
  • An associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or a related field.
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying. Experience with AutoCAD and GIS software is a plus!

Salary and Benefits:

We鈥檙e not talking chump change here. The salary range is a cool $91,646-$100,655. And did we mention it鈥檚 full-time? This isn鈥檛 just a job; it鈥檚 a career. The position is open until filled, so get your application in pronto!

A Word from Our Sponsor:

We want to thank Farmington Storage for sponsoring We Are Farmington. Need a place to store all your survey maps and equipment? Look no further than Farmington Storage, conveniently located at 155 Scott Swamp Road. Give them a call at 860.777.4001 for all your storage needs.

Would you be ready to apply?

If you鈥檙e ready to embark on this epic adventure and become Farmington鈥檚 next Chief of Surveys, apply now! Click here to submit your application. Don鈥檛 wait鈥攖he landscape of Farmington awaits your expert touch.

Remember, the world of land surveying is vast and full of mystery. Do you have what it takes to map it out?

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