Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other purposes: Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys. Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control. Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed. Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project. Assumes legal responsibility for work and is licensed by state

discussing specific project requirements with clients;measuring the ground as required by the client, including aspects such as small and large-scale distances, angles and elevations;gathering data on the earth's physical and man-made features through surveys;processing data;undertaking digital mapping;making use of geographical information systems (GIS) to analyse and interpret site features;producing detailed information (subsequently analysed by planners, builders and cartographers);using a range of equipment to produce surveys, including GPS and conventional methods;analysing information thoroughly before it is handed over to other professionals;thinking creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems;interpreting data using maps, charts and plans;utilising data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, satellite surveys and laser beam measuring systems;using computer-aided design (CAD) and other IT software to interpret data and present information;keeping up to date with new and emerging technology;providing advice to a range of clients

-discussing specific project requirements with clients;-measuring the ground as required by the client, including aspects -such as small and large-scale distances, angles and elevations;-gathering data on the earth's physical and man-made features -through surveys;processing data;-undertaking digital mapping;-producing detailed information (subsequently analysed by using a range of equipment to produce surveys, including GPS and conventional methods;-analysing information thoroughly before it is handed over to other professionals;-thinking creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems;-interpreting data using maps, charts and plans;-utilising data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, satellite surveys and laser beam measuring systems;-using computer-aided design (CAD) and other IT software to interpret data and present information;-keeping up to date with new and emerging technology; -providing advice to a range of clients