Job Summary:

The Survey Specialist (Land) will execute technically complex land surveying assignments. The Survey Specialist (Land) will also review survey maps and documents to assess technical accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal property laws and tax regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May assign and oversee work of technicians and interns.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized land survey information that may include map check outcomes; property ownership and boundaries; easement locations; and legal parameters to engineers, developers, surveyors, the general public, and other interested parties.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local surveying laws; rules, regulations, and county ordinances; and policies, procedures, and best practices relative to land surveying.
• Conducts boundary analysis, research, and review of survey records and maps; uses appropriate mathematical formulas, computer software, and applications to do so.
• Reviews maps and projects for technical accuracy and legal compliance.
• Coordinates the geographic information (GIS) activities for various departments, divisions, and community members to construct county-wide GIS.
• Coordinates and organizes GIS hardware, software, and application presentations and discussions.
• Files and indexes maps, and records information using appropriate database software or computer programs.
• Provides special maps, property reports, and legal descriptions to local commissions for special annexation or detachment; ensures these projects comply with state laws and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares letters for tract approval, acceptance or rejection of easements, and similar purposes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the federal Bureau of Land Managements Manual of Surveying Instructions, the state Subdivision Map Act, and county subdivision ordinances.
• Thorough understanding of land surveying principles and practices and the Professional Land Surveyors Act.
• Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing and computer-assisted surveying applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of maps, title reports, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to draft reports and letters.

Education and Experience:

• Four years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience, including at least one year performing journey-level surveying duties; OR
• Four years of journey-level, paraprofessional engineering experience, plus certification as a Land Surveyor-In Training; OR
• Equivalent combination of training, education or experience required.
• State drivers license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• May be required to travel to and traverse survey sites.