Survey Party Chief I, Land Surveying Resume Harrison Vang Survey Party Chief I, Land Surveying (916) 555-3274 harrison.vang@example.com linkedin.com/example/harrisonvang Sacramento, CA 95818 STRENGTHS Crew Direction On demanding roadway work, assigned tasks by capability and kept technicians focused, safe, and productive. Instrument Judgment When conditions shifted, selected practical setups and checks that kept observations dependable without slowing field progress. Record Quality Careful review of benchmark runs and staking notes caught gaps before records reached office staff. Stakeholder Coordination Clear conversations with inspectors, engineers, contractors, and property representatives kept access and sequencing moving. Field Safety Roadway traffic and uneven ground demanded attention, so daily assignments balanced safe movement with accurate results. SKILLS Land Surveying Crew Supervision Construction Staking Right of Way Surveys Centerline Surveys PLSS Topographic Mapping Cross Sections Vertical Control State Plane Coordinates Survey Monuments Plan Interpretation Total Stations Data Collectors Field Records LANGUAGES English Native 40 Vietnamese Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 9 Years Survey Party Chief, Public Infrastructure Surveying at Capital Valley Survey Services (3.7 Years) Senior Survey Technician, Municipal Infrastructure at Sierra Municipal Engineering (2.6 Years) Survey Technician II, Public Works Surveying at North State Infrastructure Consultants (1.8 Years) Survey Technician I, Boundary and Construction Surveying at Golden Foothills Land Surveying (1 Years) SUMMARY Land surveying professional with nine years of progressive field experience supporting public infrastructure, municipal improvement, roadway, drainage, utility, facility, and development assignments. More than five years include precision instrument operation and complex crew planning, with hands on leadership for survey technicians and aides. Work covers construction staking, centerline and right of way surveys, Public Land Survey System work, topographic mapping, cross sections, benchmark level runs , vertical control, state plane coordinates , monuments, centerline ties, and complete field records. Engineering plans become clear daily assignments, reliable setups, and accurate deliverables. Regular coordination with inspectors, design engineers, project managers, contractors, property representatives, and the public supports safe execution. A valid California Class C Driver License , OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety training, sound mechanical judgment, and consistent quality control support dependable field operations. EXPERIENCE Survey Party Chief, Public Infrastructure Surveying Capital Valley Survey Services January 2023 - Present Sacramento, California Lead field survey operations for construction, roadway, topographic, right of way , centerline, monument, and vertical control assignments. Supervise technicians and aides, interpret engineering plans, plan instrument setups, coordinate stakeholders, review records, and protect safety across active sites and irregular terrain. Led construction staking and centerline surveys using total stations , levels, and data collectors for roadway projects. Translated engineering plans into daily crew assignments, instrument setups, control checks, and field tolerances. Reviewed benchmark runs, cross sections , staking records, field notes, and control documentation before office delivery. Coordinated access and sequencing with inspectors, engineers, project managers , contractors, and property representatives. Assigned work by crew capability and enforced safe practices across roadways, construction sites, and irregular terrain. Senior Survey Technician, Municipal Infrastructure Sierra Municipal Engineering May 2020 - December 2022 Roseville, California Supported municipal street, drainage, utility, and facility projects through precision field surveying, assignment planning, horizontal and vertical control, and direct guidance for junior technicians. Connected engineering plans with dependable observations, records, and construction staking deliverables. Operated levels , total stations, data collectors, transits, theodolites , and distance measuring instruments on municipal projects. Planned instrument locations, control checks, staking sequences, and crew logistics for multi day assignments. Established horizontal and vertical control tied to project coordinate requirements and benchmark documentation. Performed centerline , right of way , topographic, cross section, and construction staking surveys from engineering plans. Diagnosed discrepancies among plans, monuments, control points, and field conditions for engineer review. Guided junior technicians through setups, observations, field notes, equipment care, and safe practices. Survey Technician II, Public Works Surveying North State Infrastructure Consultants July 2018 - April 2020 Chico, California Performed precision roadway and public works surveying with varied instruments while supporting party chief planning, control verification, construction staking , monument documentation, and daily site logistics. Protected data quality by checking observations before leaving each assignment. Performed roadway and public works surveys with total stations , data collectors, levels, transits , and theodolites. Collected topographic features, centerline data, cross sections , elevations, and construction stake points accurately. Checked setup, backsight orientation, benchmark closure, and observations before leaving active field sites. Read engineering plans and sketches to determine points, offsets, grades, and required measurements. Supported survey monument installation and centerline tie documentation for public infrastructure assignments. Coordinated equipment, traffic awareness, access, and daily logistics with the party chief. Survey Technician I, Boundary and Construction Surveying Golden Foothills Land Surveying June 2017 - June 2018 Auburn, California Built foundational field capability on boundary, topographic, and construction surveys under party chief supervision. Prepared equipment, located control, collected observations, maintained standardized records, and applied safe setup practices on uneven and active sites. Set up and operated levels, total stations , data collectors, and distance measuring equipment under supervision. Recorded measurements, point descriptions, benchmark information, and site conditions in standardized field notes. Prepared equipment, reviewed assignment sketches, located control, and organized supplies before deployment. Performed basic construction staking and topographic collection with setup and backsight quality checks. Followed safety procedures around traffic, construction activity, uneven ground, and lifting tasks. PROJECTS Municipal Corridor Control and Staking 2024 Directed coordinated field work for centerline, right of way, topographic, cross section, monument, and vertical control deliverables across active municipal corridors. Public Works Benchmark and Mapping Program 2022 Supported benchmark level runs, state plane coordinate control, engineering plan interpretation, and complete field records for public infrastructure design. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Selected as field lead for complex public infrastructure assignments requiring dependable crew coordination and record review. Recognized by project teams for careful instrument checks, clear field notes, and reliable construction staking support. Trusted to guide junior technicians through safe setups, observations, equipment care, and quality checks. EDUCATION Associate of Science in Surveying Technology American River College GPA: 3.5 2017 Sacramento, California Coursework: Land surveying, construction surveying, surveying calculations, geographic information systems CERTIFICATIONS California Class C Driver License 2026 OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Survey Instruments: Total stations, levels, transits Electronic Survey Tools: Electronic data collectors, theodolites, EDMs Survey Control: Vertical control, horizontal control, benchmark runs Public Land Surveying: PLSS, centerline ties, tagged monuments Construction Surveying: Construction staking, offsets, grades Mapping and Measurement: Topographic mapping, cross sections, elevations Coordinate Systems: State plane coordinates, project coordinates, control points Engineering Documents: Engineering plans, survey sketches, control information Field Documentation: Field notes, staking records, control documentation Safety and Operations: Survey safety, traffic awareness, irregular terrain Crew Operations: Survey technicians, survey aides, assignment planning Transportation Requirements: Automotive equipment, California Class C Driver License, driving record verification SKILLS Land Surveying Crew Supervision Construction Staking Right of Way Surveys Centerline Surveys PLSS Topographic Mapping Cross Sections Vertical Control State Plane Coordinates Survey Monuments Plan Interpretation Total Stations Data Collectors Field Records PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American River College surveying community, Associate of Science graduate, 2017. Professional surveying peer network, ongoing exchange of field methods, safety practices, and instrument knowledge. LANGUAGES English (Native) Vietnamese (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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