Professional Land Surveyor

City of Republic; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Republic seeks a Professional Land Surveyor to protect city land interests and oversee surveys in rights-of-way, easements, and plats. You will research deeds, prepare boundary documents, and supervise survey data integration into GIS.

You may train staff, liaise with developers, and ensure compliance with Missouri statutes and standards. Five+ years of surveying experience and a valid Missouri PLS license are required; a strong grasp of survey instruments, CAD, GIS, and field

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Experience with modern survey instruments and GPS.
• Working knowledge of Missouri statutes and boundary standards.

Responsibilities

• Renders professional opinion on boundaries, easements and right-of-way to protect City interests.
• Researches deeds, easements, plats and surveys for property determinations.
• Prepares corner documents, surveys, plats and descriptions per statutes or guidelines.
• Assist in reviewing construction drawings and extract survey data for boundary and staking.
• May conduct boundary, geodetic and right-of-way surveys for department projects.
• Liaise with developers, engineers and contractors during planning and construction.
• Oversee training of staff on survey standards and field procedures.
• Maintain survey archive system and GIS land survey data.
• Verify area/linear footage for payment and assist with as-built drawings.
• Record-keeping, public interaction and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Geodetic surveys

Legal descriptions

Data analysis

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license

Tools

GPS

Total Station

CAD

GIS

Job description

*The entire Pay Range is as posted. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and experience.*

Primary Purpose

Performs duties as a Professional Land Surveyor in matters of land in a confidential and non-biased manner. Protects the City’s interest in matters of real property, facilitates the use and/or provides oversight of any activity within right-of-ways, easements, alleys, etc., pursuant to City Codes and applicable Missouri State Statutes.

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer and general supervision of the Community Development Director.

1. Renders professional opinion as to location of boundaries, easements, encroachments and right-of-way as necessary to perform duties or as needed to facilitate or protect the City’s interest in land.
2. Researches State, County, local and private records for deeds, easements, GLO notes and plats, surveys and other legal documents essential in determining location of real property, right of way and easements.
3. Prepares or supervises the preparation of corner documents, drawings, easements, exhibits, plats, property descriptions, surveys, reports or other pertinent documents as needed or mandated by state or federal statutes or guidelines.
4. May assist in reviewing construction documents submitted by others for geometrical and verbal errors, compliance to applicable statutes, regulations and codes and may assist in extracting survey data from plats, plans and computer drawing to assist in preparing files for boundary and construction staking.
5. May conduct boundary, geodetic and right-of-way surveys and monument corners as prescribed by statute or as authorized, primarily for BUILDS Department projects that are broad in scope.
6. May occasionally act as a liaison for the City with developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors, utility companies, and the public during the planning, design, and construction phases of BUILDS projects.
7. May have functional oversight and train department employees on survey standards, techniques field procedures and equipment usage as they assist in field surveys for the department.
8. Develop and maintain a usable system to archive survey information and CADD drawings. Provides land survey information for us in the Geographic Information System.
9. May verify or determine area or linear footage as needed to establish payment for certain services provided to the City, or in the case of a discrepancy between parties.
10. May assist Construction Inspectors by field checking horizontal and/or vertical location of construction items in question and/or preparing as-built drawings of newly constructed BUILDS projects and utility infrastructure.
11. Keeps records and logs as required.
12. Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the general public.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Important Duties

1. Attends training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.
2. Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
3. Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area.

Education & Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of prior experience as a Professional Land Surveyor is required, inclusive of responsible operation of modern survey instruments, data collectors, GPS, drafting and data conversion software.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must be able to perform at a professional level in a highly specialized field dealing with property rights in an unbiased manner; Must have a working knowledge of the Missouri State Statutes and current Missouri Minimum Standards of Boundary Surveys; Must be able to read and interpret easements, property descriptions, plats, plans, surveys and blueprints as well as construction drawings; Must be able to analyze and interpret a variety of technical, legal and abstract variables and arrive at a constructive nonbiased solution; Must be able to perform an array of mathematical processes such as algebra, geometry, geodesy, random error analysis and coordinate adjustment, spherical and plane trigonometry; Must be able to operate computers for word processing, spreadsheets, data base, data conversion and drafting software, programmable calculator, GPS, total station, data collector, as well as other office machines; Must possess the ability to work on projects in a confidential manner when needed; Ability to communicate with the public, other employees, other agencies, consultants, and contractors by telephone, email and in person; Ability to work on private property and deal with property owners in a respectful manner; Must be able to analyze a situation, solve problems and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility;

Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City’s Mission, Vision, & Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision, & Values through the 8-Pillars of trust, which are: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency. Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Must possess a current license to practice as a Professional Land Surveyor by the Missouri State Board for Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.
• Must obtain the minimum hours of Professional Development Units as required to maintain a current Missouri Land Surveyors License.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Must be a dependable person due to the small size of the work force.
• Employee may not engage in the private practice of land surveying within the corporate limits of the City of Republic, Missouri, except under special circumstances with the permission of the Community Development Director.

Physical Demands

Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching to both ground level and overhead as required; must be able to reach, hold, and grip; lifts and carries up to 25 pounds; pushes and pulls up to 50 pounds; must possess the manual dexterity to use a computer keyboard and mouse; may be sitting for long periods of time; must be able to walk, sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

May be exposed to extreme weather, dust, pollen, noxious weed, toxic fumes, chemicals or smoke, contagious diseases, electrical or mechanical hazards, extreme noise, heavy equipment, heavy traffic, rough terrain, wild / domestic animals and insects; May work in awkward positions such as climbing fences, crawling in/on confined places both natural and manmade with poor ventilation and no natural lighting.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.