Associate Land Surveyor

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking an Associate Land Surveyor to perform complex surveying work and supervise a team of surveyors and paraprofessionals. The role determines parcel legality, reviews Records of Survey, Parcel Maps, and Subdivision Maps for compliance with State and Local Codes.

Ideal candidates will have a California Land Surveyor license, strong knowledge of surveying laws, management skills, and the ability to interpret regulations while coordinating with public agencies and

Qualifications

• Valid California Land Surveyor license or CA Civil Engineer registration.
• Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher.
• Experience supervising field or office survey staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field or office survey staff.
• Review Records of Survey and Parcel/Subdivision Maps for compliance.
• Interpret state and local codes and land survey acts.

Skills

Surveying principles

Supervision & leadership

Boundary determination

Legal codes (Land Surveyors Act)

Mapping & drafting

Budgeting & scoping

Plan reading

Project coordination

Education

California Land Surveyor license

California Driver's License

Civil Engineer license (CA)

Tools

Survey equipment

Survey software

Mapping/drafting software

Job description

Under general direction, the Associate Land Surveyor performs difficult and complex surveying work and/or acts as supervisor to a group of surveyors and/or paraprofessional, surveying/engineering staff. The role determines legality of parcels; supervises the review of Records of Survey, Parcel Maps and Subdivision Maps for compliance with State and Local Codes; interprets and explains Local and State Codes, the Land Surveyors Act and Subdivision Map Act.

Knowledge of

• Principles of engineering surveying, and mathematical concepts and practices, including boundary establishment and property description.
• Principles of supervision, training, organization, and work scheduling.
• The Land Surveyor's Act and Subdivision Map Act, applicable State laws and Sacramento County codes, and other related laws and ordinances concerning surveying and boundary determination.
• General operation and acceptable techniques in the use of automated equipment and standard application software related to surveying functions.
• Survey project budgeting and scoping.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• Safe surveying practices.
• The California Coordinate system.

Ability to

• Provide daily direction, guidance, organization, coordination, supervision, review and control the work of field or office survey staff.
• Provide requisite interpretations of State laws, Sacramento County codes, and related codes and ordinances applicable to the survey requirements and boundary determinations.
• Perform a variety of administrative functions; prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures.
• Represent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agencies.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Either:

1. Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Assistant Land Surveyor, performing duties related to surveying and boundary determination.
2. Three years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Survey Party Chief or Principal Engineering Technician performing duties related to surveying and boundary determination.
3. Three years of full-time experience related to paraprofessional surveying and boundary determinations at a supervisory or lead worker capacity.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Professional License Requirement: Possess and maintain a valid California Land Surveyor's license or registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California prior to January 1, 1982 issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

License Requirement: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: For some assignments incumbents must be physically capable of performing manual labor including the lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 75 pounds; perform a variety of physical tasks in inclement weather and in a variety of difficult locations and conditions; must possess sufficient eye‑hand coordination to utilize a variety of hand and power‑driven tools.

Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Equal Opportunity

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions