County Surveyor
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Job Description
Department:
Engineering
Reports to:
AssistantCounty Engineer Stormwater
Pay Grade/Salary Range:
118 $71510.97$114417.55$34.38 $55.01Hourly)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A professional position responsible for surveying and mapping encompassing the surveying constructions and mapping of County utility and public works projects and facilities. Acts as responsible point of contact with State and Local Agencies for the development of survey standards practices and programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Directs and coordinates operations of the Survey Section of the Stormwater Division.
Prepares specifications for contractual agreements with private consultants pertaining to surveying and mapping services.
Performs necessary administrative duties and prepares yearly budget for Survey Section.
Develops agency survey programs and policies.
Coordinates work plans to ensure programs are implemented in a timely manner.
Designs survey methodology and develops operational procedures.
Supervises other survey technical personnel and participates in performing professional surveying and mapping work.
Provides technical support and instructs engineering personnel in preparation and maintenance of digital maps and information technology database utilized for the establishment of Geographic Information Systems.
Provides technical support and instructs survey party chiefs in acquiring conventional and Global Positioning Systems (GPA) field survey data for major street projects sanitary and storm sewer systems water treatment and water distribution structures and systems bridges building construction projects and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping projects.
Advises on construction specifications regarding the adaptability of plans and designs to particular field conditions.
Advises County agencies on survey related matters.
Supervises the inspection of construction projects while in progress for adherence to plans and specifications. Reviews surveys legal descriptions and sketches for conformance with Florida Statutes.
Reviews subdivision plats for technical accuracy and conformance to Florida Statutes and Highlands Countys Land Development Regulations prior to recordation.
Maintain a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
Follow consistently the Board policies and procedures.
Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as directed.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of lands surveying and mapping as applied to engineering construction record route and right of way surveying.
Thorough knowledge of the use trouble shooting and maintenance of survey instruments including conventional instruments.
Thorough knowledge of total station/electronic data collection field to finish solutions and GPS equipment.
A general working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and data transfer software.
Ability to research and analyze survey reference materials such as public records engineering plans right of way maps and legal descriptions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers managers supervisors directors elected officials vendors and the general public.
PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25 of the time. The individual in this position frequently communicates with the public and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs climb ladders scaffolding etc. Occasionally moves materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Consistently works in an outdoor environment. Occasionally works in inclement outdoor weather conditions. Frequently operates a motor vehicle or heavy equipment for up to four 4 hours continuously or intermittently. Occasionally works in rugged terrain; to include very steep wet muddy rough uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions such as bending crouching stooping stretching reaching or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone. Use of near and far vision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in surveying and mapping. Six 6 years in responsible charge of Land Surveying mapping projects including GPS surveying and/or GIS mapping and the use of ComputerAided Design and Drafting (CADD). A minimum two 2 years experience in responsible charge will be post Certification as a Professional Survey and Mapper in the State of Florida and four 4 years experience will be in the supervisory aspect of the work.
LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License. Current Licensure as a Florida Registered Professional Survey and Mapper in good standing with the Florida Board of Land.
OTHER JOBRELATED REQUIREMENTS:
Disaster Essential.
THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age race sex religious belief color national origin disability/handicap gender gender identity sexual orientation genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
