Survey Division Chief

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus up to $2,000

Referral bonus up to $750

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works, County Surveyors Division, is recruiting for a Survey Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct surveying operations. The role involves supervising through subordinate supervisors, preparing reports, cost estimates, and specifications in connection with surveying, mapping, and long range work programs.

The incumbent will review and approve complex Record of Survey maps, confer with County officials and engineers on boundary matters, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and valid license to practice Land Surveying in the State of California or be a Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying in California.
• Three years of land surveying experience and one year of full-scope supervisory experience.
• Direct supervision of a staff involved in land surveying, and coordination with County officials and private engineers and surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct surveying operations.
• Supervise through subordinate supervisors and oversee reports, cost estimates, and specifications for surveying, mapping, and long-range work programs.
• Review and approve complex Record of Survey maps; confer with County officials, agencies, and engineers on boundary and surveying matters; serve as expert witness and consultant to County Counsel; develop and monitor the division budget; review legislation for impact.

Education

California Land Surveying license or Civil Engineer license authorized to practice land surveying in CA

Job description

Survey Division Chief

Department of Public Works, County Surveyors Division

The Department of Public Works, County Surveyors Division, is recruiting for a Survey Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct surveying operations. Essential duties include supervising, through subordinate supervisors, the preparation of reports, cost estimates, and specifications in connection with surveying, mapping, and long range work programs; reviewing and approving the more difficult Record of Survey maps; conferring with other County officials, governmental agencies, and private engineers and surveyors on complex boundary, surveying, and related matters; serving as an expert witness and consultant to County Counsel on matters related to land boundaries and land surveying; developing and monitoring the division's budget; and reviewing legislation for impact and making recommendations.

Benefits

• Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours)
• Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2080 hours)

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Conditions of Employment

License and Travel

Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents may be required to drive a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained during the course of employment.

Physical

Frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Continuously required to reach above and below shoulder level. Must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision. Occasionally required to lift and carry 10 pounds or less.

Work Conditions

Occasionally works near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces. Occasionally exposed to dust, gas, hazardous materials, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity. Primarily works inside and occasionally works outside. Uses specialized protective equipment or clothing as required.

Sponsorship

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Registration

Must possess a current and valid license to practice Land Surveying in the State of California - OR - be a Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying in the State of California. Pursuant to Business and Profession Codes 8700-8805.

Experience

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over a staff involved in land surveying.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

Further Information

For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application, Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.