Orange County
Sr. Land Surveyor
$40.17 - $54.13 Hourly
$3,213.60 - $4,330.40 Biweekly
$6,962.80 - $9,382.53 Monthly
$83,553.60 - $112,590.40 Annually
Orange County, CA
Full-Time
1719SM-0118-080 (O)
ALL Departments
02/27/2018
Continuous
Non-Exempt
N/A
$40.17 - $54.13 Hourly
$3,213.60 - $4,330.40 Biweekly
$6,962.80 - $9,382.53 Monthly
$83,553.60 - $112,590.40 Annually
Orange County, CA
Full-Time
1719SM-0118-080 (O)
ALL Departments
02/27/2018
Continuous
Non-Exempt
N/A
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Description
SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Senior Land Surveyor positions within Orange County Public Works and may be used to fill future vacancies at other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County have been met. Please be advised this recruitment may close at any time. It is recommended that qualified candidates apply immediately.
OC PUBLIC WORKSOC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through efficient delivery and maintenance of public works infrastructure, planning, and development services. OC Public Works core values are integrity, accountability, service and trust.
OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas: OC Development Services; OC Fleet Services; OC Administrative Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance & Central Utilities; OC Environmental Resources; OC Operations & Maintenance; OC Construction; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Survey.
Click here for more information about OC Public Works.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Public Works has an opportunity for a Senior Land Surveyor. Senior Land Surveyors plan, organize and direct complex surveying work.
The duties include, but are not limited to:- Planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of survey teams.
- Checking for accuracy and compliance with technical and legal survey procedures.
- Evaluating employee performance, developing and providing employee training and recommending action on merit increases.
- Identifying, analyzing, and arbitrating complex boundary problems involving discrepancies, overlaps, or gaps between ownership lines.
- Discusses solutions with developers, sub-dividers, engineers, surveyors, title officers and city surveyors/engineers to resolve boundary problems.
- Assigning projects to teams and serves as the project leader over multiple survey parties working together on special projects.
- Preparing detailed technical reports on surveying projects or studies.
- Review maps and other survey documents submitted by the public, including private engineers and surveyors.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess 7 years of direct and progressive experience in surveying, as well as the experience, skill and demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources, personnel, schedule and budget on a wide variety of complex projects. In addition to the requirements listed under the minimum qualifications, the successful candidate must also possess the following core competencies:
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of field surveying.
- Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry as used in office and field survey analysis.
- Laws, rules and regulations regarding subdivisions of land, boundary locations, mapping and surveying practices.
- Experience with software such as Civil 3D, Bluebeam, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS and other related surveying software.
- Technical report writing and correspondence preparation.
- Ability to review, approve and adjust results of survey data to ensure conformance to acceptable surveying principles.
- Read and interpret civil engineering drawings, maps, specifications, legal descriptions, survey field data and survey records.
- Review and prepare complex technical reports and correspondence.
- Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail and accuracy of work performed.
- Ensure safe work practices.
- Ability to be aware of your surroundings on roads, highways, airport facilities, construction sites and other highly trafficked areas when working in the field.
- Monitor team members and enforce safety guidelines.
- The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the Subdivision Map Act, PLS and possess experience in map checking and/or map preparation.
LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION- Ability to supervise the work of a large technical staff through subordinate supervisors.
- Determine need, plan, and evaluate staff training programs.
- Effectively instruct subordinates in work methods and department procedures and policies.
- Influences, motivates, guides, and directs others toward meeting business objectives, while encouraging openness, creativity, and innovation.
- Coaches, mentors, challenges, and works collaboratively with direct reports to align personal development and goal achievement with business objectives and organizational vision.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- Accurately and concisely exchanges information with others, both orally and in writing.
- Effectively follows written and oral instruction and is able to give instructions to others.
- Actively listens to others for full understanding of what is being communicated; comprehends and interprets technical material related to the job.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, developers, contractors and the general public.
- Records project information to ensure accurate reporting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid Land Surveyor's License or valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer authorized to practice surveying issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
A California driver license, Class C, is required by date of appointment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Duties
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Zachary Gutierrez at Zachary.Gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.com or by phone at 714-667-1623.Qualifications
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Benefits
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/member_active/county_intro.htm
Click here for Benefits Summary Information.
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- Orange County
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- Orange County
- Sr. Land Surveyor Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Please selection the option below that best describes your direct related experience in the competencies and attributes noted in the above bulletin:
- * QUESTION 2
- Briefly justify your answer to question 1 by describing your direct experience in the competencies and attributes outlined in the job bulletin.
- * QUESTION 3
- Please enter the number and expiration date of your active Land Surveyor's License or active Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer authorized to practice surveying issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors & Geologists. If you do not possess a license, please enter N/A.
- * Required Question