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County Surveyor

Recruitment #14-377020-01

Approximate Salary: $101,246.21 - $123,065.40/year
Opening Date: 9/5/2014 5:00:00 PM
Final Filing Date: 9/29/2014 5:00:00 PM
Contact Information: Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive
Work Locations: Fairfield

http://www.jobsatsolanocounty.com/solan ... 7020&R3=01

I applied for that position in 1996 or so. I wasn't sure I actually wanted it, but I was 3 years into my own business and thought that going through the application and interview process would be a good exercise. I'd never applied for a public agency position, and wanted to know what that part of the world looked like.

While waiting for my interview, I met another applicant who was early for his. A couple of years later he became the Yolo County Surveyor, and I enjoyed a long, congenial and productive relationship with him before he retired a year or so ago.

I wasn't offered the Solano job -- it went to a long-time Solano County surveyor -- and was ultimately glad that I didn't get it, but I still think that going through the process was good experience.