Assistant County Surveyor

Santa Rosa County•Milton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises, plans and directs land surveying activities. This is a “Mandatory Testing” position that requires Drug Testing. Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. 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, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Assists with supervising and evaluating staff; provides input in hiring, termination and disciplinary action decisions. Assists with all aspects of survey projects requested by county departments. Provides necessary support to the county’s legal department. Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with County, State and Federal requirements. Reviews plans and plats for compliance with applicable regulations. Confers with developers, engineers and surveyors. Investigates complaints; answers technical questions concerning ordinances or other regulations and related matters. Advises County Engineer on the status of various surveying and engineering projects. Sets up and operates surveying and GPS equipment; downloads and processes GPS data. Prepares written reports; maintains files and records. Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance. May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency. Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Surveying, Civil Engineering or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of surveying experience; one (1) year of which shall be in a lead/supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.
Requires a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper license within six (6) months of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
Knowledge of land surveying in Florida; principles and practices of land and civil engineering survey systems; modern surveying equipment, practices and techniques.
Required to operate a personal computer; set up and operate modern survey instruments and tools.
Required to read, understand and interpret diagrams, construction plans, specifications, Florida Statutes, codes and related documents; express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain working relationship with employees, contractors, engineers and public.

Responsibilities

Assists with supervising and evaluating staff; provides input in hiring, termination and disciplinary action decisions.
Assists with all aspects of survey projects requested by county departments.
Provides necessary support to the county’s legal department.
Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with County, State and Federal requirements.
Reviews plans and plats for compliance with applicable regulations.
Confers with developers, engineers and surveyors.
Investigates complaints; answers technical questions concerning ordinances or other regulations and related matters.
Advises County Engineer on the status of various surveying and engineering projects.
Sets up and operates surveying and GPS equipment; downloads and processes GPS data.
Prepares written reports; maintains files and records.
Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Demonstrates commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
May have a role in the County’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
Meets minimum attendance standards.
Performs related duties as required.