$102,606.40 - $131,331.20 Annually
The County of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced surveyor to plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Office of the County Surveyor, including land development, field, and office operations. The County Surveyor is a statutorily enumerated county officer tasked with conducting surveys of county lands and maintaining fair and accurate records thereof; creating all county road, district, and other maps; and charging and collecting related fees as allowed by law. As a division chief, the County Surveyor is responsible for reviewing and approving personnel actions, managing staff, and formulating operational policies and procedures; directing the preparation and administration of the office budget, determining financial needs, ensuring cost effective operations, and recommending fee schedules to the Board of Supervisors to maximize recovery costs; liaising with the Board of Supervisors, commissions, other departments and governmental agencies, private engineering and surveying firms, and the public.
This is an unclassified position, appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and reporting to the Director of Public Works.
The Office of the County Surveyor
The Office of the County Surveyor is assigned to the Department of Public Works. It is comprised of two divisions that are responsible for field operations and mapping. Its function is to review subdivision maps as prescribed by state law, prepare legal descriptions and maps for other county departments, assist the public in matters relating to land boundaries, and ensure that sound surveying is used in the preparation of maps and plans for project development within the county. The Surveyor ensures these maps and plans conform to conditions of approval, local ordinances, standards for development, and state laws. The Surveyor also maintains the county GIS Parcel Basemap for integrity and accuracy.
For additional information regarding the Office of the County Surveyor or the Department of Public Works, visit our website at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/dpw
Desired Qualifications:
The County Surveyor must have a valid Land Surveyor’s license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists or be a civil engineer registered in California prior to January 1, 1982 with a license number below C33966 (B&P Code § 8725-8731).
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field and six years of progressively responsible experience as a state-certified Professional Land Surveyor, including four years of supervisory or management experience. Experience practicing surveying in California and knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, laws, codes, and ordinances are highly desired. The ideal candidate must also be an effective problem-solver, able to lead with integrity and motivate others to achieve successful outcomes. Also essential is the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships, successfully representing the department to the public and officials.
Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please submit a completed County application or detailed resume and responses to the supplemental questions. The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be referred to the appointing authority for a selection interview.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/hr
Detailed resumes may be emailed to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov