Land Surveyor

This position is responsible for providing land surveying services requiring seal and signature of a State of Georgia Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) to include preparing plats and legal descriptions for recording for Henry County DOT as well as providing survey support for the DOT and any other Henry County Departments.

The following items are general requirements for this position and the omission of specific statements of the duties/requirements does not exclude them from the classification if the works is similar, related, or a reasonable assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; assists in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; consults with County Commissioners, County Manager, County Attorney, Public Works Division Director, Engineers, as well as other officials to review and resolve problems, receive direction, and to provide recommendations/guidance; Visits property survey sites; operates, utilizes, and maintains various equipment and tools associated with surveying activities; Coordinates or performs CAD operations for plat preparation; Prepares metes and bounds legal descriptions of right-of-way deeds, quit-claim deeds, and permanent easements suitable for recording; performs administrative functions; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, performance evaluations, activity reports, legal documents, deeds, or other documents; operates general office equipment; attend meetings, serve on committees, and make personal presentations; performs other related duties as required.

Ten years of experience as a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor.

Vocational/Technical degree with emphasis in Land Surveying, Hydrology, or Civil Engineering.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Georgia Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) Certification.

Five years of experience in Boundary Surveys, Construction Staking and Road Survey and Data Collection.

Possession of a valid Georgia drivers license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of the techniques, and principals and procedures related to surveying, construction staking, data collection and courthouse research.

Skill in interpreting field survey darta.

Skill in using survey instruments.

Skill in understanding and interpreting engineering specifications and regulations related assigned projects.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department employees, developers, contractors, utility representatives, and others.

Skill in analyzing problems, conditions and situations and recommending solutions in compliance with established policies.

Skill in oral and written communications.

Skill in working with the general public.

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.