Assistant City Surveyor

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Public Works – Engineering Division seeks an experienced Assistant City Surveyor to support surveying operations and lead the survey team. You will work closely with the City Surveyor and CADD Manager to deliver precise survey data for critical city projects and infrastructure initiatives.

This full-time role offers an opportunity to manage projects, supervise skilled staff, and contribute to community development while ensuring compliance with city standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading survey operations and coordinating field teams.
• Ability to ensure high-quality, precise survey data for city projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey operations and guide project surveys.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with City Surveyor and CADD Manager.
• Ensure accurate survey data to support infrastructure projects.

Skills

Surveying

Team leadership

Data accuracy

Tools

CADD / AutoCAD

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Assistant City Surveyor

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Division PUB WORKS ENGINEERING

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 202690

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE15

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$68,040 – $109,527 Depending on Qualifications

Job Description

The City of Chesapeake Public Works – Engineering Division is seeking a dependable and goal-oriented Assistant City Surveyor to support City surveying operations.

In this role, the Assistant City Surveyor works closely with the City Surveyor and CADD Manager to lead daily survey operations, guide staff, and ensure accurate, high-quality survey data that supports critical City projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in planning and delivering work that directly impacts infrastructure, development, and the community.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time employment with the City of Chesapeake
• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement ( VRS ), and paid leave
• Opportunity to lead projects and supervise a skilled team
• Meaning