Abstract and Survey Assistant II

Title: Abstract & Survey Assistant II

Position: Abstract & Survey Assistant II

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania (Hybrid Schedule - Onsite once a week)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job ID: 169085

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Abstract & Survey Assistant II will play a critical role in supporting right of way purchases, easements, and transmission right of way development projects. This position involves compiling necessary information, developing basemaps, writing legal descriptions, and performing abstract and title reviews. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson, as well as knowledge of GIS data applications and survey-related mathematics. The candidate will also assist with courthouse research, review survey base maps, and ensure compliance with client standards.

Responsibilities:

• Compile necessary information for right of way purchases and easements.
• Develop basemaps for transmission right of way development projects.
• Write descriptions for land or right of way purchases.
• Assist with plotting survey information and provide information relative to right of way and property plans.
• Check the accuracy of drawings prepared for legal files to be recorded with deeds or agreements.
• Interpret aerial photographs, contour maps, and survey notes for engineers and draftspersons.
• Perform courthouse research work, primarily online.
• Review survey base maps developed by consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with client standards.
• Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals for survey vendors.
• Perform abstract and title reviews on property purchased in fee-simple and easements for right of way.
• Analyze and check exceptions, adverse conveyances, rights of way, and restrictions to ensure they do not conflict with proposed land use.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of practical surveying duties.
• Experience in checking abstracts of title and writing legal deed descriptions.
• Background in mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, and its application to survey problems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson software.
• Knowledgeable in GIS data applications, LiDAR data, and PASDA information.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Familiarity with desktop computers and calculators for required calculations.
• PA licensed individual preferred but not required.
• Must have been employed with the current firm for at least one year.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $35 - $37 Hourly on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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