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The County of Orange is looking to fill a Surveyor II vacancy in its Field Services office. This position performs complex surveying tasks including map preparation, boundary analysis, researching historical and official records, and providing resolution to boundary issues and discrepancies. The position is assigned to the Boundary Analysis & Map Checking unit within the OC Survey Field Office. Surveyor II's assist in transforming the data collected by our field crews into deliverable products for our many clients and stakeholders. While the position is assigned to the field office, the vast majority of the work takes place within the office.


DESIRABLE CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Extensive experience and knowledge in surveying practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations regarding mapping and surveying practices (such as the Professional Land Surveyors Act) and boundary locations.
• Reading and interpreting civil engineering plans, maps, specifications, legal descriptions, survey field data and survey records.
• Perform difficult mathematical calculations and make precise surveying measurements.
• Use and application of surveying-related software, including but not limited to AutoCAD, GIS programs and others.

ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Ability to perform difficult and complex survey calculations and precise surveying measurements.
• Perform data analysis using the principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry.

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, outside agencies, contractors, and other surveyors.
• Ability to convey findings to others, including co-workers and managers in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to compose and prepare technical reports and correspondence.
• Provide guidance to junior level staff including Surveyor I's.

To learn more and apply, please visit the job bulletin here.

This recruitment will be conducted on a continuous basis or until the needs of the County of Orange are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this job bulletin may close at any time.