County Surveyor

Dodge County • Juneau, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The County Surveyor administers the re-establishment, maintenance, and perpetuation of the PLSS and creates a record of all corners; indexes and preserves monument records. This role maintains records and maps of all surveys including Subdivision plats, Condominiums, Certified Survey Maps, Plats of Survey and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys within Dodge County. The County Surveyor reviews all submitted surveys for compliance with applicable local ordinances, State laws, and Federal regulations. This position consults with private surveyors and other county staff to ensure accuracy and resolve conflicts, and administers the land division and certified survey map review and approval processes. The County Surveyor serves as County Plat Review Officer and agent for receiving/processing plats as prescribed by State Statute. This role performs necessary research, field reconnaissance, fieldwork, data acquisition and computation to establish and maintain section corners, lines and PLSS lines using commonly accepted land surveying procedures and equipment. The County Surveyor also performs research, evaluation, and deployment of survey-related hardware and software upgrades and makes recommendations for new technologies. This position checks, maintains, and calibrates surveying equipment, maintains and services survey vehicle and inventories survey materials to maintain an adequate supply. The County Surveyor performs necessary field work to monument section corners to establish permanent location, and maintains and preserves files, associated databases and images for monument records and all surveys in Dodge County. This role makes recommendations for the development, standardization, enhancement or change in office procedures, practices, or projects and documents appropriately. The County Surveyor researches records and collects data points using GPS equipment to more accurately map tax parcels using AutoCAD Civil 3D and coordinates with GIS Property Analyst for inclusion in the county GIS system. This position provides surveying services for County purposes when requested by County departments/offices/committees or as required by a court, and provides evaluation/expert testimony needed by Courts regarding surveys performed or PLSS corners located. The County Surveyor assists state, county and local officials and staff, other professionals, and general public as necessary in locating and interpreting survey records and distributes as required. This role keeps informed of relevant government regulations, policies, and developments pertaining to survey-related matters. Assists other department personnel, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying including public land survey systems, cartography, and regulations, statutes, and standards governing property subdivision.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and the theories, principals, and standard best practices
• Knowledge of land use planning, regulations, and related fields.
• Knowledge of County zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Knowledge of boundary law, legal principles, rules, regulations and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of field surveying principles and practices, theory of measurement and error analysis.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes and Administrative Code that apply to surveying practices.
• Knowledge of operating, adjusting and maintaining the various survey equipment required.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D software (CAD) and surveying equipment with Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers the re-establishment, maintenance, and perpetuation of the PLSS and creates a record of all corners; indexes and preserves monument records.
• Maintains records and maps of all surveys including Subdivision plats, Condominiums, Certified Survey Maps, Plats of Survey and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys within Dodge County.
• Reviews all submitted surveys for compliance with applicable local ordinances, State laws, and Federal regulations.
• Consults with private surveyors and other county staff to ensure accuracy and resolve conflicts.
• Administers the land division and certified survey map review and approval processes.
• Serves as County Plat Review Officer and agent for receiving/processing plats as prescribed by State Statute.
• Performs necessary research, field reconnaissance, fieldwork, data acquisition and computation to establish and maintain section corners, lines and PLSS lines using commonly accepted land surveying procedures and equipment.
• Performs research, evaluation, and deployment of survey-related hardware and software upgrades and makes recommendations for new technologies.
• Checks, maintains, and calibrates surveying equipment, maintains and services survey vehicle and inventories survey materials to maintain an adequate supply.
• Performs necessary field work to monument section corners to establish permanent location.
• Maintains and preserves files, associated databases and images for monument records and all surveys in Dodge County.
• Makes recommendations for the development, standardization, enhancement or change in office procedures, practices, or projects and documents appropriately.
• Researches records and collects data points using GPS equipment to more accurately map tax parcels using AutoCAD Civil 3D and coordinates with GIS Property Analyst for inclusion in the county GIS system.
• Provides surveying services for County purposes when requested by County departments/offices/committees or as required by a court.
• Provides evaluation/expert testimony needed by Courts regarding surveys performed or PLSS corners located.
• Assists state, county and local officials and staff, other professionals, and general public as necessary in locating and interpreting survey records and distributes as required.
• Keeps informed of relevant government regulations, policies, and developments pertaining to survey-related matters.
• Assists other department personnel, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability, and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed