JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Survey Specialist - County of Santa Barbara

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The County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in Santa Barbara for the Public Works Department.
To learn more about the County of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/pwd/ .

THE POSITION: Under direction, reviews survey maps and documents for technical correctness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; performs the most technically complex paraprofessional office surveying duties; and performs other duties as required.

SALARY / BENEFITS:
Salary: $73,913 - $88,907 Annually (amount reflects base salary plus $5,986 cash benefit allowance)
Benefits: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Please for more details, please visit: http://www.countyofsb.org . Includes:
• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical (with vision care) and dental plans. County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan. For more information, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/sbcers/ and http://www.countyofsb.org/ttcpapg/defcomp


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
1. Four years of paraprofessional civil engineering experience, including at least one year of journey-level surveying experience; or,
2. One year of experience performing surveying duties as an Engineering Technician II with the County of Santa Barbara; or,
3. Four years of journey-level, paraprofessional engineering experience, plus certification as a Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT); or,
4. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications: Appointees must obtain Land Surveyor-In-Training Certification (LSIT) within one year of appointment. Possession of a California Class C Driver's License may be required for some positions in this classification.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of land surveying, including boundary determination, preparation of legal descriptions, and Geographic Information Systems; the Professional Land Surveyors Act; algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as used in field survey analysis; methods and standards of technical report writing; standard English and grammar usage; and computer-assisted surveying applications.

Ability to: work independently; read and interpret maps, title reports, and legal descriptions as well as laws, rules, and regulations; explain technical concepts to others; review and adjust survey data; make mathematical computations such as distances, traverses, and elevations; analyze data; operate engineering calculators and personal computers; perform difficult algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, and precise engineering calculations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare technical reports; assign, prioritize, schedule, and delegate work; train and evaluate the performance of staff; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with County staff, engineers, developers, contractors, and the general public.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of federal Bureau of Land Management's Manual of Surveying Instructions, the state Subdivision Map Act, the Professional Land Surveyors Act, and County subdivision ordinances.

Employment in these positions requires successful completion of a background investigation.

Please visit our website to review the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION and TO APPLY: www.sbcountyjobs.com


SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
3. Computerized Competency Assessment: The department will conduct selection interviews with top candidates. Prior to interviews, the top candidates may be required to complete a computerized competency assessment. Instructions on taking the computerized competency assessment and a deadline will be sent by e-mail.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Employment in these positions requires successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

Prior to appointment, the appointee must pass a post-offer medical evaluation or examination and submit written documentation of his/her legal right to work in the United States. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.


APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 8/16/2016 at 5:00 PM; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at http://www.sbcountyjobs.com. Applicants may use County computers at the Workforce Resource Centers to complete online applications and assessments. Please visit http://www.workforceresource.com for more information.

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.