Tennessee Valley Authority - Senior Surveyor Scientist

TVA has an immediate opening for a Senior Survey Scientist. Apply online here or goto tva.gov and the employement page.

Description
*Surveyor (B)
*Chattanooga, TN Office Complex

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
1. Has, maintains, and applies broad contemporary knowledge of surveying. Work requires knowledge of the principles, and practices of surveying, adjustment computations, and global positioning systems (GPS). Is responsible for the accuracy, completeness and adherence to boundary laws on cadastral surveys, maps, and computations. Surveying projects conducted include, but are not limited to: boundary, route, geodetic control, GPS, construction layout, hydrographic, topographic, flood study, photo control, and deformation.

2. Responsible for performing surveying calculations, statistical, and mathematical analyses to reduce survey data, verify compliance with standards, and transform to proper coordinate systems. May provide assistance to others as they perform these activities. Presents data in a form that best meets customer requirements - products may be textual, tabular, or digital

3. Advises and provides resolution to boundary locations such as encroachment investigations and retracement surveys. May make assignments and direct the work of survey technicians or civil design technicians.

4. Performs other duties as assigned. May require overnight travel inside and outside of the Tennessee Valley.

Supervision Received:
Assignments are given with general guidelines, scope and goals. The work is then completed independently. Unusual or complex work is subject to minimal technical guidance or review.

Skills and Proficiencies:
Boundary survey law in the states where surveys are performed; Public Land Survey System; Surveying engineering principles and practices; GPS; Least squares adjustments; Photogrammetry control; Survey coordinate systems; Use of latest surveying and mapping technology and equipment; Logical/analytical thinking; National and state standards of practice; Written and oral communication; Effective team player

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A B.S. degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field of study from an accredited university.

The successful candidate should demonstrate experience or proficiency in structural deformation surveys and analysis, boundary retracement principles and boundary law and production of survey drawings using Autocad Civil 3D. The processing of survey data with Trimble Business Center is a plus.

Relevant experience demonstrating competencies in a variety of surveying assignments. Professional registration as a Land Surveyor (RLS) is desirable.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. TVA gives hiring preference to qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals (green card holders, asylees, etc.) for all job vacancies. Between qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals, TVA gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized U.S. citizens.