City and County of Denver - The City Surveyor – Right of Way Services – Department of Transport[...]

Aaae; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver seeks a City Surveyor for the Right-of-Way Services within the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure. This role involves managing a surveying team, ensuring accurate records, and engaging with various stakeholders. With a focus on leadership and innovative practices, this position plays a crucial role in enhancing public infrastructure and services.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in surveying.
• Strong skills in traditional surveying techniques.
• Experience with municipal government and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Office, assigning and monitoring staff work.
• Manage team leads for field survey crews and oversee the budget.
• Coordinate with city agencies for survey requests.

Skills

Supervising a surveying team

Innovative data use

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Engineering, or Science

Job description

Asian American Architects/Engineers Association

City and County of Denver - The City Surveyor – Right of Way Services – Department of Transportation & Infrastructure

The City Surveyor – Right of Way Services – Department of Transportation & Infrastructure

Job Location: Denver, CO

Job Status: Full-Time

Job Description / Primary Objective

Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) aims to enhance the quality of life in Denver by delivering high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. We prioritize a culture of safety to improve workplace health and organizational performance.

For more information, visit the DOTI website: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI focuses on resources and attention to areas, assets, and people with the greatest needs through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development.

Our culture is built around four principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Right-of-Way Services (ROWS) Survey Section has an opening for a full-time, unlimited City Surveyor. We value strong leadership, innovative foresight, experience, and knowledge in Surveying. The City and County of Denver recognizes professional experience as a substitute for a degree for this role. The City Surveyor is a prominent position in Colorado, working with various stakeholders and overseeing monument preservation and maintenance programs.

The Survey Section includes 30 professionals and technicians providing land survey expertise to the department and other city agencies. The team reviews development projects, assists with land acquisition, and handles subdivision plats, site plans, annexations, street vacations, easements, land disposal, leases, and addressing. The City Surveyor will lead this team, offering growth and leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the City Surveyor

• Lead the Survey Office by planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating staff work; resolve issues.
• Manage team leads supervising field survey crews, assigning daily tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Oversee the budget, resources, and technology for the Survey Office.
• Maintain official records, maps, and survey records.
• Coordinate with other city agencies for survey requests and support.
• Assist in updating business plans, programs, and goals.
• Review subdivision requests, plans, and survey records for accuracy.
• Engage with the public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and organizations regarding survey practices and legislation.
• Represent DOTI in meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience supervising a surveying team in a management role.
• Skills in innovative data use and traditional surveying techniques.
• Experience working with municipal government and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5 years managing surveying functions and professional Land Surveyors.
• License/Certifications: Valid Driver's License; Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) by Colorado or another state (with Colorado licensure within probation).

Note: Two years of relevant experience can substitute for each year of post-high school education.