Surveyor/Floodplain Coordinator

City of Greenville, NC Government; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent government agency is seeking a Surveyor/Floodplain Coordinator to oversee field surveying activities, engineering drafting, and flood damage prevention administration. The role involves supervising staff, preparing engineering designs, and coordinating various city projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive surveying experience and relevant certifications, ensuring effective management of urban development and floodplain regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by advanced study or training; five years of progressive surveying experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• CFM required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying work and provide engineering drafting for projects.
• Assist with administration of the City’s flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Oversee technical personnel in land surveying activities.

Skills

Surveying

Engineering drafting

Project management

Effective communication

Problem identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced study or training

Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor

Certified as a Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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The purpose of this position is to perform field surveying work, provide engineering drafting for projects, and assist with the administration of the City’s flood damage prevention ordinance. This is accomplished by overseeing staff; assisting with the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and estimates; reviewing maps, plans, and construction documents for private developments; and reviewing building permit applications for properties in flood zones. Other duties include administering the Encroachment Agreement process; the Street Closing and Dedications withdrawal process, and providing assistance to various departments.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This is a continuous recruitment and open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for first consideration.
Performs Surveying and Related Functions

• Performs surveying activities and related engineering work.
• Oversees technical and professional personnel in land surveying activities including boundary retracement, establishing property lines, right of way lines, and easement locations.
• Oversees establishment of horizontal and vertical control, topographic and plan metric mapping, construction surveys and layouts.
• Serves as Party Chief for the survey field crew.
• Prepares various finished construction drawings and maps for City projects.
• Prepares final plats, legal descriptions, and deed documents.
• Performs legal research with respect to deed, recorded maps, tax records and others.
• Oversees surveying projects with outside consultants.
• Makes recommendations for equipment for inclusion in Engineering Department budget.
  Performs Ancillary Functions
  • Provides additional support by administering the Encroachment Agreement process and maintaining records of encroachments in the City right of ways and on City properties.
  • Administers the Street Closing and Dedications withdrawal process and maintains records of closed streets.
  • Deploys and maintains AutoCAD software programs as approved.
    Assists in the Administration of the Floodplain Program
    • Assists in the administration of the City’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance by assisting the City Engineer in the daily implementation of the local government flood loss reduction activities and any activities related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
    • Maintains records and documents required to keep the community eligible to participate in NCIP and the Community Rating System (CRS).
    • Assists in the review of floodplain related projects and activities.
    • Provides assistance with the review of updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
      Assists City staff as needed
      • Assists GIS Technician by developing and maintaining data layers, data sets, shape files, and metadata.
      • Creates various maps as requested by various City departments.
      • Works with the IT Department to update and expand data sets, specifically the stormwater inventory.
        Education and Experience:
        
        • High school diploma or GED, supplemented by six-months/one year of advanced study or training; and
        • Five or more years of progressive surveying experience.
          
        REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
        
        Knowledge of:
        • Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
        • Principles and methods for describing the features of land, including their physical characteristics, locations, and interrelationships.
        • Electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
        • Materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
        Skill in:
        • Understanding written documents.
        • Communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
        • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
        Ability to:
        • Use surveying, drafting, and mapping equipment skillfully and correctly.
        • Communicate with staff, contractors, and the general public in a professional and tactful manner.
        • Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
        • Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
          
        • Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
        • Certified as a Floodplain Manager (CFM) {CFM required within 12 months of hire}
        • Valid N.C. Class C Driver's License
          
          
          

          Compensation details: 29.18-45.22 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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