Architectural Field Surveyor

Job Title : Architectural Field Surveyor

Location : Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 Months Contract (With a Possible Extension)

Job Description :

Surveyors will go through several days of training prior to beginning field work.

The first days in the field will be supervised by the Survey Coordinator and experienced field surveyors.

Work will mainly be conducted in the field in rural, suburban, or urban areas of Indiana with some opportunities for indoor work including research, writing, or editing.

Responsibilities :

Instructions, guidance, and additional communication will come from the survey coordinator.

The field surveyor works within established division guidelines making judgments and decisions based upon policy, procedure, and subject knowledge relating to mission, goals, and objectives.

Submit work to the survey coordinator multiple times per week to ensure that fieldwork meets program standards.

• There will be weekly / monthly expectations to meet / exceed after a probationary period;
• Maintain necessary data for mileage reimbursements and timesheets;

Use good judgment and maintain safety.

Contact survey coordinator with problems;

Handle the equipment in a responsible manner.

Physical Requirements :

This role requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive short and long distances in all weather and light conditions.

Due to the predominantly outdoor nature of the position, it requires very frequent walking, standing, and climbing of stairs, as well as the ability to traverse uneven ground, dirt roads, paved roads, and city sidewalks that range from flat to hilly.

It also requires both near and far visual ability. It requires the ability to carry equipment including tablet computers, chargers, style guide / other paper resources, and other miscellaneous items all of which should be able to fit in a backpack / shoulder bag (approximately 20 lbs or less).

Tablet computers will be used in varying light conditions while outdoors.

This role requires Indoor activities will require sitting and keyboarding.

Required Skills :

Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Ability to navigate rural terrain and paved urban areas in all four seasons of Indiana weather.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and digital photography.

Successful Candidate Qualifications :

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in history, historic preservation, architectural history, material culture, or other relevant field

Ability to quickly and accurately learn, understand, and assess the nuances of vernacular types and architecture styles found in Indiana

Ability to quickly and accurately assess building features, forms, and materials to determine age, types / style, and level of architectural integrity

Flexibility and adaptability to work environment and weather

Experience conducting research and summarizing data into condensed reports.