Surveyor Project Manager

Allen County Government•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Hydrologist, the Project Manager is responsible for plan development and implementation of the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of regulated drainage systems. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
Three years of experience in surveying, civil engineering, field data acquisition, or related field preferred
Valid Driver’s License to operate a county vehicle
Knowledge of field survey methods and operations to analyze data for accuracy, soundness of judgement, and attention to detail
Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology to design and evaluate storm drains and storm water basins
Knowledge of drainage systems to investigate drainage problems and provide repair recommendations
Strong technical writing skills to prepare detailed reports, letters, and memorandums
Strong mathematical skills to design storm drains and analyze sectionalized land system boundaries
Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other job related software

Responsibilities

Maintains and creates geographic information systems (GIS) databases, layers, features, watershed maps, and related reports.
Evaluates and processes global positioning system (GPS) information associated with the GIS system.
Responsible for overseeing the condition of county regulated drains by preparing plans and estimating reconstruction and maintenance.
Performs analysis associated with review and evaluation of drainage design submittals and plats.
Presents and provides maps, reports, field data, and other information for public hearings.
Responsible for notifying public and private parcel owners regarding upcoming proposed drain maintenance, reconstruction, and construction hearings.
Works with field surveying equipment, performs field inspections, and collects, condenses, and utilizes field data for drain maintenance, reconstruction, and new construction purposes.
Provides drain, floodplain, and surveying related information to citizens, surveyors, engineers, architects, contractor’s, developers, and other governmental agencies by various communication mediums.
Evaluates historical information, land survey records, deeds, maps, aerial photos, field survey data, and other relevant information in the process of re-establishing section corners and lines in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
Responsible for calculating position data related to PLSS utilizing various land surveying software.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.