Senior Land Surveyor/Supervising Land Surveyor - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Transportation Department has multiple opportunities for Senior Land Surveyor and Supervising Land Surveyor in Riverside.
The incumbents of the positions responsible for supervising field survey crews performing construction survey activities and providing direction to office staff performing a variety of survey activities. The selected candidates will be responsible for executing the full scope of supervision for staff members, which includes setting the priorities of land survey personnel on either a field survey crew or in an office setting, monitoring the progress of work to ensure that projects are completed timely, and evaluating work performance.
The Senior Land Surveyor incumbents will supervise field survey crews, OR an office section responsible for performing a specialized survey function, OR multiple sections performing diverse or less complex survey related functions. Incumbents report to a Supervising Land Surveyor and/or Survey Project Manager and are responsible for maintaining adherence to established policies and procedures within assigned sections. Additionally, the Senior Land Surveyor will perform complex land surveying work and may serve as a subject matter expert in specific functional areas.
The Supervising Land Surveyor i ncumbents are responsible for the day-day coordination and management of sections engaged in office and/or field survey work. Incumbents assist in the development of policies and procedures, and direct activities through Senior Land Surveyor positions.
The selected candidates will be a seasoned land surveyor with an in-depth understanding of survey principles and practices as applied to preliminary surveys, legal descriptions, subdivision mapping, construction, and topographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveys.
The most competitive candidates will have experience in the preparation / review of subdivision maps, legal descriptions, plat maps, corner records, records of survey, and minor land cases (parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance).The Senior Land Surveyor operates in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and customer service-oriented work environment and will draw upon considerable knowledge of County of Riverside ordinances and Map Preparation Manual, Caltrans manuals (Survey, Right-of-Way, Local Assistance Procedures), the Professional Land Surveyors Act, the Subdivision Map Act, and other related regulations to ensure the work is executed in accordance with requirements. A working knowledge of CADD software's such as Microstation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Civil 3d, and esri products (ArcMap, AGOL, ArcPRO, Portal) is desired.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
Meet The Team! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments including, the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Environmental Health Department, Code Enforcement Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Senior Land Surveyor
• Assigns and supervises, directly or through subordinates, technical and support staff engaged in various survey activities which may include: making preliminary, construction, property, subdivision, photogrammetric, elevation, or topographic surveys.
• Checking land division maps, records of survey maps, and corner records; processing geodetic and cadastral surveys; processing street name requests; providing survey information to public; preparing right-of-way descriptions, documents, maps and exhibits.
• Responsible for timely completion and technical proficiency of work assigned to area; monitors and participates in the training of subordinates.
• Reviews subordinate staff's performance, prepares evaluations, and recommends appropriate personnel actions; interviews and makes recommendations on the selection of subordinates.
• Provides field crews with necessary support data, and evaluates their reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews pending jobs and supervises the assembly of all survey information such as construction and design plans, tract maps, parcel maps, and records of survey needed to accomplish survey work.
• Assists in the preparation of the budget by determining equipment needs and staffing requirements; provides technical information and assistance to engineers, and surveyors.
• Sets priorities, monitors progress of work, and advises on survey problems and procedures; prepares periodic progress and other activity reports.
Supervising Land Surveyor
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of sections engaged in all aspects of land surveying and related activities which may include geodetic and cadastral surveying, right of way engineering, map checking, street names, and public information.
• Coordinates survey methods to obtain the desired accuracy, to meet legal requirements, to meet completion dates, and to ensure the suitability of surveys for intended purposes.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision of survey personnel engaged in the implementation, coordination, and checking of general surveys; assists in developing divisional policies and procedures.
• Interprets laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to survey functions, and makes recommendations on highly complex or controversial legal interpretations and other survey related matters.
• Resolves personnel or technical problems, or makes recommendations for corrective actions; evaluates performance of subordinate supervisors; may direct recruitment procedures, and make selection recommendations of subordinates.
• Coordinates work with other departments, governmental, and private agencies; prepares budget estimates; testifies as an expert witness in courts and hearings; prepares complex technical reports; reviews and signs legal documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Land Surveyor
$44.50 - $68.93 Hourly
$92,560.62 - $143,369.20 Annually
Experience: One year of land surveying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of:Effective methods of supervising and training personnel; survey principles and practices as applied to preliminary, legal, land, construction, topographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveys; mathematics through trigonometry as applied to surveying; the general principles of the subdivision of land and the Subdivision Map Act; the State Coordinate System.
Ability to:Supervise, plan, and direct the work of others in a complex technical section; interpret plans, specifications, and survey notes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Supervising Land Surveyor
$45.98 - $73.14 Hourly
$95,629.46 - $12,678.26 Annually
Experience : Three years of land surveying experience in a supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices used in preparing land descriptions; the principles and practices of land surveying, geodetic surveying, cadastral surveying, and photogrammetric surveying; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to survey functions including Government Land Office survey points, subdivisions, and records of survey; principles of personnel supervision and employee training.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct personnel engaged in complex technical work; analyze complex technical and administrative problems, make sound recommendations for their solution, and adopt effective courses of action; prepare complex legal land descriptions, and technical reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; make precise survey measurements and calculations; comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to survey functions; represent the department at meetings with other county departments, agencies, and the public.
All Level Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers,
OR
A certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1, 1982 by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Physical Requirements: Ability to supervise work in office and in the field in inclement and often in extreme weather conditions including, but not limited to, high temperatures and humidity and low temperatures including rain and snow. May need to lift, move, or carry heavy survey equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline- Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.