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Riverside, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 107931 - 160534
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opening for a Senior Surveyor/Senior Land Surveyor who will be assigned to the County Surveyor Division in Riverside. The current openings will be assigned to the field unit throughout Riverside but may rotate to the office in the future.

For the Field the incumbent in this position will perform a variety of professional tasks as a field Party Chief that include but are not limited to the following: supervision of preliminary boundary design topographic GPS Geodetic right-of-way photogrammetric construction surveys and process deliverables including field notes. The incumbent will also reduce and analyze field observations be familiar with opening and editing CADD data computing horizontal and vertical alignments computing cut sheets for construction staking and performing land records research for various capital improvement projects.

This position is a supervisory position and will include the evaluation of subordinate staff and will be in charge of running a 23-person survey crew on various jobs located throughout the the Office setting the incumbent in this position will perform a variety of professional tasks that include but are not limited to the following: supervision of map preparation map checking (Parcel Map Tract Map and Records of Survey) corner record checking minor land case review (Parcel Mergers Lot Line Adjustments and Certificates of Compliance) boundary analysis researching historical and official records CADD drafting reducing/analyzing field data computing horizontal alignments creating 3-D surface models from survey points processing drone data preparing plats and exhibits writing and reviewing legal descriptions for land acquisitions customer service assist customers at our public research counter and provide resolution to boundary issues and discrepancies. This position is a supervisory position and will include the evaluation of subordinate staff.

The department seeks applicants with thorough knowledge of local surveying principles as outlined in the California Professional Land Surveyors Act and ability to perform complex field and office surveying work. The most competitive candidates will be those with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in dynamic and difficult situations desire to develop and train crew members and strong intrapersonal skills to communicate with other County staff and contractors. Candidates with experience in Civil 3D and MicroStation drafting platforms are highly preferred.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Departments discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

The Senior Surveyor is an underfill for the Senior Land Surveyor which is the California registered land surveyor classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.
Incumbents are eligible for promotion to Senior Land Surveyor upon obtaining a valid certification of registration as a Professional Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer.

Meet the Team!
TheTransportation Departmentis responsible for planning designing funding building operating and maintaining all roads bridges and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

SENIOR SURVEYOR ($107921.52 - $152159.47 Annually)

Assign and supervise directly or through subordinates technical and support staff engaged in various survey activities including but not limited to making preliminary construction property subdivision photogrammetric 3D laser scanning Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) elevation topographic surveys land records research and managing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) land cadastres.

Supervise the checking of land division maps records of survey maps minor land division cases right-of-way cases and corner records; process geodetic and cadastral surveys; provide survey information to the public; prepare legal descriptions documents plans maps exhibits; input land records information into the survey divisions GIS land cadastre.

Responsible for timely completion and technical proficiency of work assigned to area; monitor and participate in the training of subordinates; review subordinate staffs performance prepare evaluations and recommend appropriate personnel actions.

Interview and make recommendations on the selection of subordinates; provide field crews with necessary support data and evaluate their reports for completeness and accuracy.

Review pending jobs and supervise the assembly of all survey information including but not limited to construction and design plans tract maps parcel maps right-of-way minor land division cases corner records and records of survey needed to accomplish survey work.

Assist in the preparation of the budget by determining equipment needs and staffing requirements; provide technical information and assistance to engineers and surveyors.

Set priorities monitor progress of work and advise on survey problems and procedures; prepare periodic progress and other activity reports.

SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR ($113857.20 - $160528.25 Annually)

Assign and supervise directly or through subordinates technical and support staff engaged in various survey activities which may include making preliminary construction property subdivision photogrammetric hydrographic 3D scanners Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) elevation or topographic surveys.

Supervise the checking of land division maps minor land division cases records of survey maps right-of-way cases and corner records; process geodetic and cadastral surveys; processing street name requests; provide survey information to public; prepare legal descriptions documents plans maps and exhibits; input land records information into the survey divisions Geographic Information System (GIS) land cadastre.

Responsible for timely completion and technical proficiency of work assigned to area; monitor and participate in the training of subordinates.

Review subordinate staffs performance prepare evaluations and recommend appropriate personnel actions; interview and make recommendations on the selection of subordinates.

Provide field crews with necessary support data and their reports for completeness and accuracy.

Review pending jobs and supervise the assembly of all survey information such as construction and design plans tract maps parcel maps right-of-way minor land division cases corner records and records of survey needed to accomplish survey work.

Assist in the preparation of the budget by determining equipment needs and staffing requirements; provide technical information and assistance to engineers and surveyors.

Set priorities monitor progress of work and advise on survey problems and procedures; prepare periodic progress and other activity reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SENIOR SURVEYOR ($107921.52 - $152159.47 Annually)

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in land surveying civil engineering or a closely related field to the assignment. Possession of a valid certificate as a Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists (BPELSG) may be substituted for the required education.

Experience: Two years of land surveying in a lead capacity.

SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR ($113857.20 - $160528.25 Annually)

OPTION I

Experience: One year of land surveying in a supervisory capacity.

OPTION II

Experience: Two years of land surveying in a lead capacity.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors or Geologists (BPELSG)

OR

A certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1 1982 by the State Board of Registration for BPELSG.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Effective methods of supervising and training personnel; survey principles and practices as applied to preliminary legal land construction topographic geodetic and photogrammetric surveys; mathematics through trigonometry as applied to surveying; the general principles of the subdivision of land and the Subdivision Map Act; the State Coordinate System.

Ability to: Supervise plan and direct the work of others in a complex technical section; interpret plans specifications and survey notes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.

Physical Requirements:This position requires field work that involves lifting carrying and operating survey equipment often on uneven terrain. Field inspections performed alongside highways roadways construction sites and other capital improvement project environments for the Transportation Department.

Whats Next

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Danilo Lozano at or with any questions regarding this recruitment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.


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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opening for a Senior Surveyor/Senior Land Surveyor who will be assigned to the County Surveyor Division in Riverside. The current openings will be assigned to the field unit throughout Riverside but may rotate to the office i...
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Key Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • GIS
  • Microstation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Interviewing
  • Records Management
  • Land Surveying
  • Precision Measuring Instruments
  • Project Management
  • Autocad
  • Carlson
  • negotiation