A Surveyor, or Property Surveyor, is responsible for measuring property lines and surveying properties. Their duties include overseeing a survey team, using specialized equipment to measure land boundaries and creating maps or charts for employers to review.
A Surveyor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Surveyor should be able to execute:
- Use measurements of surveying equipment to determine property lines and boundaries
- Research additional information about a property through titles, survey records and land records
- Present land information and details to new property owners or investors
- Settle legal disputes regarding property ownership
- Record accurate property lines and plots with the local land use authorities
A competitive Surveyor will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Communication: Surveyors must have excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with city employees, clients and legal council.
- Problem-solving: The ability to solve problems is crucial in Surveyors, as they constantly deal with problems in such tasks as planning a real estate project or identifying who owns what portion of a property.
- Mathematics: Mathematical skills are necessary for Surveyors to complete fast and accurate calculations.
- Project management: Detailed organization and time management skills help Surveyors work on multiple projects simultaneously.
