Chief Surveyor - Surveying & Mapping - Public Works (5216)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Public Works is seeking a Chief Surveyor to join the leadership team of the Bureau of Surveying & Mapping. This role will lead field and office survey operations supporting a wide range of City projects. Responsibilities include performing and directing boundary, topographic, monument preservation, and control surveys, as well as subdivision map review, legal lot and title analysis, and complex right-of-way dedication and vacation processes. The Chief Surveyor will manage a section or division, planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of technical and professional staff engaged in land survey activities. This position involves technical and administrative responsibilities for defining objectives, conducting, implementing, and evaluating surveys, and making decisions regarding legal and record boundary determinations based on State law, Federal instructions, and court precedents.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience supervising survey parties.
At least one (1) year of experience in county subdivision mapping is required for the position located in the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping at the San Francisco Public Works.
Possession of a valid California Professional Land Surveyor License, or a valid California Civil Engineer license (issued in 1981 or before).
Possession of a valid California driver's license (at least Class C).
Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Responsibilities

Manage a survey group by planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating staff work.
Review surveying or map requirements and resolve problems as needed.
Examine areas to be surveyed and assign the appropriate survey staff.
Check field survey or map work in progress and direct staff as necessary.
Perform surveying or map processing operations when necessary to assist staff in challenging situations.
Manage the budget (including revenues for map processing) for survey staff to ensure adequate staffing, supplies, and equipment.
Collect and review survey notes or map applications for completeness and accuracy.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports.
Coordinate with other city agencies on requests for service, time schedules, and cost estimates.
Assist the bureau leaders with revising programs, objectives, and goals.
Interact with the public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey practices and procedures.
Prepare legislation to change official street legislation, approve subdivision maps, and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
Represent the department at public hearings before the Board of Supervisors and various commissions.
Drive a city vehicle to work sites and meetings when necessary.