City Land Surveyor

City of Kent, Washington•Centennial, CO

21h•$10,513 - $12,794•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Kent is seeking a Land Surveyor to play a critical role in shaping the foundation of our municipal projects. This position will provide the boundary, topographic, and construction data that drives our city's infrastructure and development forward. The Land Surveyor will be instrumental in managing complex survey operations from the ground up to ensure the success of our public works. This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. The selection process will consist of at least one panel interview. Qualified candidates will be notified once the interview schedule has been established. Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume to their application for it to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For technical difficulties, contact (253) 856-5270 Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Land Surveying or related field.
Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience in Land Surveying.
Washington State Professional Land Surveyor License required.
Valid Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass the City’s pre-employment driver’s record check; successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving course; and maintain an excellent driving record.
First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from hire date.
Flagger’s Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from hire date.
New employees must successfully pass the City's pre-employment substance abuse screening.
Principles and practices of surveying, drafting, engineering design, and construction.
Principles and practices of remote sensing applications.
Drone technology.
State Plane Coordinate Systems and map projections.
GNSS survey techniques, terminology, software and equipment.
Public land Survey system retracement and subdivision rules.
State and federal boundary law and judicial decisions.
Principles of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.
Principles and practices of research and analysis.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Current AutoDesk and ESRI software.
GIS System Design.
Relational Database Management Systems design.
Municipal Land development Processes.
Supervisory principles and practices.
Budget preparation and administration.
Proper use of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as it pertains to the job.
COGO, CAD, GIS and GPS/GNSS software.
Computer hardware and operating systems.
Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistical analysis.
Reading and interpreting design plans.
Mentoring, training, and motivating others.
Organizing and prioritizing work for self and others.
Written and oral communication.
Responding to frequently changing work responsibilities.
Working effectively with the general public.
Working effectively as part of a team.
Ability to understand and execute instructions.
Read, interpret, and work from engineering, construction, shop, and architectural drawings, maps, and sketches.
Prepare accurate and legible field notes, sketches, and reports.
Perform professional and sub-professional field survey work.
Maintain accurate records.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, managers, employees, and the public.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Perform effectively as a team member.
Compose, proofread, and edit work-related documents.
Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, operating and procedure manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, government regulations, etc.
Speak effectively and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.
Apply basic and advanced mathematical concepts including, but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, computation of fractions, ratios, percentages, proportions; draw and interpret graphs and charts; work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with several abstract and concrete variables.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in Land Surveying.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Survey/GIS Engineering Manager, supervise, plan, organize, and direct the activities and operations of the Survey Section of the Public Works Engineering Department.
Train, supervise, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel.
Assure efficient and effective functioning of the Survey Section.
Plan, schedule, and supervise surveys such as right-of-way, topographic, boundary, construction, geodetic control and public land survey system retracement.
Advise City staff, consultants, developers and citizens on surveying and mapping issues.
Read, review, interpret, write and certify legal descriptions for annexations, road vacations, easements, and other City documents.
Handle difficult technical problems encountered by survey staff.
Research, collect, and evaluate boundary evidence to perform calculations to assist with determining the location of property lines, public rights of way, and easements.
Prepare, Stamp, sign, and seal legal descriptions, records of survey, and various map documents as required by state law and according to current departmental procedures.
Research right-of-way conflicts and recommend solutions.
Review land use applications such as plats, short plats, and lot line adjustments for compliance with City Code and State Law when necessary.
Interview, train, and hire employees; plan, assist, direct, and evaluate work in progress and upon completion; appraise performance; recommend promotion and disciplinary actions; address complaints; resolve problems; approve/schedule sick leave and vacation time; and recommend terminations as appropriate.
Represent the City as an expert witness.
Maintain the Survey Control Network design and adjustment processes.
Create, Maintain, and update Cadastral Layers for City Geographic Information System (GIS).
Verify field survey information from field crew(s). Process, analyze, and identify errors in daily work through current office drafting and survey software.
Read, interpret, and provide peer review for engineering construction plans, maps, and specifications.
Develop and oversee consultant contracts for professional and technical services as assigned.
Coordinate, develop, present, and monitor the Survey Section budget.
Research and procure equipment and supplies for Survey Section.
Assist with preparing an annual business plan.
Administer the City’s obligation to safeguard the Public Land Survey System monuments as mandated by state and federal law.
Actively support the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the City.
Act as Survey/GIS Engineering Manager as needed and work independently.
Train and/or direct others in proper surveying techniques to ensure the job is performed per the applicable City of Kent requirements while meeting the desired results.
Develop Staff Professionally.
Perform related duties as assigned.