Licensed Land Surveyor - City of Sacramento

THE POSITION

This position is within the Development Engineering section of the Engineering Services Division, within the Department of Public Works.  This position serves as the subject matter expert related to the subdivision map act and mapping process. This position also manages technical staff responsible for reviewing mapping related applications submitted by developers and surveyors.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate has both field experience in leading a survey crew and experience in developing and processing final maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and other related mapping applications submitted to a government agency for review and approval.  The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the confidence to make decisions with limited information based on experience and methodical critical thinking.  The ideal candidate holds themselves accountable for meeting deadlines, fiscally managing projects responsibly, is solution oriented, and adept with changing priorities.  The ideal candidate should also enjoy teaching and mentoring technical staff.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, the Licensed Land Surveyor performs responsible professional, supervisory work directing the operations and functions of the City’s Mapping Section; oversees the review and processing of all private and public development activity within the City for conformance of master, parcel, and final maps, lot line adjustment/lot mergers, acquisitions, dedication of easements, rights-of-way and parcels; resolves difficult survey issues; and certifies final subdivision maps and related documents.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single class position. The Licensed Land Surveyor performs technical survey work and supervises the Mapping Section. Work is technically complex and impacts private and public development activities within the City. Duties include extensive involvement with private developers and other City agencies to ensure compliance and to expedite processing. This classification differs from engineering classes in that it is the sole licensed professional in the survey field and performs both supervisory and oversight work as well as responsible professional technical work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a higher level manager or division head. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, and clerical staff.