CLASS
TITLE:
BASIC
FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Deputy Director
of Public Works-Engineering, plan, organize and direct surveying operations and
activities for the County including right-of-way functions, map checks and
related duties; coordinate and direct
communications, information, personnel, projects and resources to meet County
surveying needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; supervise and
evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize and direct surveying
operations and activities for the County including right-of-way functions, map
checks and related duties; establish and maintain surveying time lines and
priorities; assure related functions comply with established guidelines,
standards, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Coordinate and direct
communications, information, personnel, projects and resources to meet County
surveying needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; plan, schedule, develop and implement
surveying projects including preliminary, construction, right of way,
retracement and various other surveys; develop and implement related plans,
strategies, goals and objectives.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of
assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers,
reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work
assignments and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance
with established standards, requirements and procedures.
Provide consultation to County personnel,
outside agencies and the public concerning surveying projects and functions;
respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related maps,
surveys, right of ways, subdivisions, specifications, standards, requirements,
issues, needs, laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures;
assist the general public using maps, Aerial
photographs and deeds to interpret real property legal descriptions.
Direct and participate in the preparation
and review of maps, plats and legal descriptions; assure accuracy and
compliance with established laws, ordinances, guidelines and procedures;
evaluate rights of way and real property legal descriptions for proper wording;
determine and implement modifications as appropriate; review and evaluate
parcels, tract maps and survey records for accuracy; certify, sign and seal
related documents as appropriate; recommend corrections as needed.
Determine procedural guidelines, personnel,
equipment and resources required for survey projects; monitor and adjust
activities in response to project progress; inspect completed projects for
accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements
and procedures; direct the drafting and preparation of sketches, graphs and
drawings to depict maps and project progress.
Serve as a liaison and coordinate surveying
communications, projects and information between other departments, engineers,
surveyors, outside agencies and the public; investigate, evaluate and resolve
surveying issues, problems and discrepancies in a proper and timely manner;
direct and participate in the preparation and distribution of surveying
correspondence.
Review, analyze and implement projects in
response to County surveying needs; determine appropriate approach for surveys
and project requirements; identify need for outside contractors; direct and
participate in the preparation of RFQ’s for surveys; assist in selecting
outside contractors for surveys as directed.
Oversee and
participate in reviewing and checking a variety of maps for conformance with
proper surveying practices, State laws and guidelines; review requests from
planning commissions.
Confer with division
heads concerning requirements and technical aspects of various projects; confer
with surveyors and engineers concerning mapping requirements, surveys,
subdivision projects and other technical matters; provide policy and procedural
information.
Direct operations and
activities to provide the public with assistance and information concerning
roads, land ownership and right-of-ways; coordinate and direct the real estate function for the County as needed including the acquisition and management of real
property in the County; direct the acquisition of right of ways and the
verification of property titles and descriptions..
Provide a variety of
technical information to the planning department involved in right of ways,
siphons and concerns regarding possible violations of the subdivision map act;
review and assure County needs for tentative parcel and subdivision maps are
met.
Oversee and participate in the preparation
and maintenance of a variety of records, reports and files related to surveys,
maps, right of ways, projects and assigned activities; arrange for microfilming
of survey documents.
Review and provide
input concerning final parcel and subdivision maps; compile necessary
background maps, documents, deeds and conditions necessary for map reviews;
review for technical approach conformance with the Map Act and accordance with
property legal descriptions.
Provide technical information and assistance
to the Deputy Director of Public Works-Engineering regarding surveying
functions and related projects, activities, needs and issues; provide input
concerning departmental policies, procedures and programs.
Assist in the
preparation of contracts for survey-related work, aerial photos and other
matters; make arrangements for financial dispersal; oversee field projects and
final data publication and distribution.
Communicate with County personnel,
administrators, contractors, developers, staff, various outside agencies and
the public to exchange information and coordinate activities.
Operate a variety of
office equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize specialized drafting, survey and
inspection tools and equipment; drive a
vehicle to conduct work; arrange for maintenance, repair and calibration
of survey equipment as necessary.
Work with industry
representatives regarding the design and implementation of required seismic and
subsidence monitoring programs
Attend and participate in a variety of meetings
as assigned; represent the Director of Public Works at meetings and public
events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Management of surveying operations and
activities for the County
including right-of-way functions, map checks
and related duties.
Principles, practices
and techniques of preparing and auditing legal
descriptions and maps.
Methods and procedures
used in conducting land surveys.
Laws and regulations
regarding surveying and engineering including the
Subdivision Map Act
and Land Surveyors Acts.
Principles of property
rights, types of easement and right-of-ways and
their purposes.
Technical aspects of
field of specialty.
Research methods and report
preparation techniques.
Applicable local, State and federal laws,
codes, ordinances, regulations,
policies and procedures.
Policies and
objectives of assigned programs and activities.
Principles and
practices of administration supervision and training.
Correct English usage,
grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written
communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience
and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned
software.
Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and direct surveying
operations and activities for the County
including right-of-way functions, map checks
and related duties.
Coordinate and direct
communications, information, personnel, projects
and resources to meet
County surveying needs and assure smooth
and efficient
activities.
Supervise and evaluate
the performance of assigned personnel.
Plan, schedule, develop and implement
surveying projects including preliminary,
construction, right of way, retracement and
various other surveys.
Provide consultation concerning surveying
projects and functions, maps, surveys
and right of ways.
Direct and participate in the preparation,
review and modification of maps, plats
and legal descriptions.
Oversee and
participate in reviewing and checking a variety of maps for
conformance with
proper surveying practices, State laws and guidelines.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes,
ordinances, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an
effective course of action.
Work independently with little direction.
Operate standard office equipment including
a computer and engineering
software.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships
with others.
Oversee and participate in the preparation
and maintenance of various
records, reports and files.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's
degree in civil engineering or related field and four years of increasingly
responsible professional surveying experience including work with a
variety of surveys, legal descriptions, maps
and right of ways.
LICENSES
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California
Professional Land Surveyor's License.
Valid California driver’s license.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to conduct surveys and read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Walking during field visits and surveys.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.