{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:36.976Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-1022.00","title":"Surveyors","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers boundary, topographic, and geodetic surveying practice in residential, commercial, infrastructure, and public-land contexts, from supervised field work through executive leadership of a licensed surveying organization.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Legal deeds and title documents — review and interpret under direct supervision to support boundary survey preparation on residential property assignments.","Survey field measurements — record and verify using standard instruments under the guidance of a licensed surveyor on assigned job sites.","Sketches and field notes — draft basic representations of survey data following established protocols and templates provided by senior staff.","Legal records and survey archives — search and retrieve property boundary information under supervisor direction to support upcoming survey projects.","Survey calculations and measurements — check for arithmetic accuracy using spreadsheet or analytical software tools with oversight from a project surveyor.","Land features including elevation, contour, and dimensions — document observed characteristics in standardized field logs during supervised site visits.","CAD software and map creation tools — operate at a foundational level to input and display basic survey data under direct technical guidance.","Geographic information system (GIS) platforms — navigate and query existing datasets to extract preliminary boundary and topographic information as assigned.","Mathematical principles including geometry and trigonometry — apply to routine surveying computations with review and correction by senior surveyors.","Written survey reports and data tables — compile from collected field data following structured formats defined by project supervisors."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Property boundary surveys — conduct independently for standard residential and commercial parcels, referencing legal deeds and prior survey records with minimal oversight.","Legal descriptions of boundary surveys — compose in clear, precise language suitable for inclusion in deeds, leases, and related legal documents for routine projects.","Survey data accuracy — verify through systematic cross-checking of field measurements and computed values, identifying and resolving common discrepancies on active projects.","Maps, plots, and survey records — prepare and organize using CAD and map creation software to meet project specifications and regulatory submission standards.","Land title records and historical survey files — research independently across multiple jurisdictions to resolve boundary ambiguities on moderately complex property cases.","Geodetic computations including coordinate transformations and traverse adjustments — perform using analytical software to determine accurate positions of geomorphic features.","Topographic and geomorphic data — interpret and record in project documentation, including shape, location, elevation, and dimensional attributes of land features.","Project timelines and field crew scheduling — coordinate across concurrent survey assignments to meet client deadlines and regulatory filing requirements.","Junior survey technicians — guide on proper instrument use, field recording procedures, and safety protocols during site data collection activities.","Client and stakeholder communications — deliver clear verbal explanations of survey scope, findings, and boundary determinations during project progress discussions."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex property boundary surveys — direct and personally execute across residential, commercial, and public-land contexts, assuming full professional liability for work certified.","Legal descriptions and survey reports — author with precision and legal sufficiency for use in contested boundary disputes, title insurance, and government regulatory filings.","Survey data integrity — autonomously audit measurement records, computational outputs, and georeferenced datasets to detect and correct systematic and random errors before final delivery.","Comprehensive survey packages including charts, maps, plots, and legal documents — supervise full preparation and ensure compliance with state licensing standards and client requirements.","Non-routine boundary conflicts arising from ambiguous deed language or competing survey records — analyze using advanced legal research, historical evidence, and professional judgment to render defensible determinations.","Geodetic and photogrammetric survey data — integrate and interpret across multiple collection methods to produce accurate topographic models and elevation products for engineering and land-use applications.","GIS, analytical software, and data conversion tools — employ at an advanced level to build, manage, and quality-control spatial datasets that support multi-phase development or infrastructure projects.","Regulatory submissions and licensing documentation — prepare and certify for state surveying boards, municipal authorities, and federal land agencies on behalf of the firm.","Field and office workflows — design and implement efficient procedures that reduce rework, improve measurement accuracy, and align with best practices in geodetic and boundary surveying.","Emerging survey technologies including UAV photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR — evaluate, pilot, and integrate into standard practice to expand the firm's technical service capabilities."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational surveying standards and quality assurance frameworks — establish and enforce across all project teams, setting the benchmark for professional accuracy and legal defensibility firm-wide.","Strategic direction for survey operations — define long-range service lines, technology investments, and market positioning to align the firm with evolving client and regulatory demands.","Complex, high-stakes boundary adjudications involving disputed titles or public-land patents — lead as the principal authority, representing the firm before legal tribunals, title companies, and government bodies.","Licensure and professional development pathways — design and mentor for junior surveyors and technicians, shaping structured learning programs that build competency from emerging to proficient levels.","Cross-disciplinary project leadership — coordinate survey deliverables with civil engineers, urban planners, environmental scientists, and legal counsel on large-scale infrastructure and land development initiatives.","Survey research and professional best practices — contribute to state licensing board deliberations, industry standards bodies, and peer-reviewed technical publications to advance the profession.","Enterprise technology architecture for survey data management — oversee selection, implementation, and governance of GIS, CAD, project management, and document management platforms across the organization.","Client and stakeholder relationships at the executive level — cultivate long-term partnerships with government agencies, real estate developers, and legal firms that secure the firm's project pipeline.","Risk and liability management for certified survey work — establish organizational policies that govern professional seal usage, error-and-omission exposure, and claims response procedures.","Organizational performance metrics for survey accuracy, project delivery, and staff utilization — monitor, interpret, and act upon firm-wide data to drive continuous improvement and competitive differentiation."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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