COUNTY SURVEYOR

Counties; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuolumne County Public Works seeks an experienced licensed Surveyor to oversee the County Surveyor’s Division, planning, organizing, and directing surveying operations and staff. You will review maps and legal descriptions, coordinate with other departments and the public, and provide expert advice to the Community Resources Agency Director.

The role is a management classification responsible for policies, budget administration, program evaluation, and independent decision-making within

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience as a Licensed Land Surveyor.
• At least one year of field supervision and one year of office supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, or closely related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and provide administrative oversight for the County Surveyor's Division.
• Coordinate surveying operations with other County departments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Provide professional-level advice to the Community Resources Agency Director on technical matters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Policy development

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying / Geomatics Engineering

Job description

Description

Tuolumne County Public Works is seeking an experienced licensed Surveyor who will be under administrative direction, to plan, organize, manage, and provide administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the County’s Surveyor’s Division; plans, organizes, and supervises the surveying operations and staff; reviews and approves various maps, records of survey, legal descriptions and other documentation; coordinates assigned activities with other County departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Community Resources Agency Director in areas of expertise; and to perform related duties as required.

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating all of the County Surveyor’s operations and programs. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation. Incumbents provide a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies and services as the appointed County Surveyor. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12) grade and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience as a Licensed Land Surveyor, including at least one (1) year of field supervisory experience and at least one (1) year of office supervisory experience. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Land Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, or closely related field is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid license as a Land Surveyor as issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or possession of a valid license as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors prior to 1982 which provides authorization to provide duties as outlined.


• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.