The Coachella Valley Water District, a large multi-discipline water agency located near Palm Springs, CA, is seeking a Chief Surveyor. Under general direction to coordinate, supervise and direct the work of the Survey division and its subordinate employees; to train subordinates in a variety of technical office, Electronic Survey techniques and filed application of survey works, and to do related work as required.
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
SRN S23: $6873-$9490 Monthly
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
REPORTS TO: Engineer Manager
SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Survey Party Chief, Survey Technician I, II, Survey Assistant
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Reviews job requests: determines coordinates and assembles job data needed
2. Reviews, plans, coordinates and directs the schedules of works for survey staff to meet deadlines.
3. Compiles, translates electronic survey and manual field data, operates computer programs and coordinates all survey data with staff and customers.
4. Reviews and determines procedures and techniques for conducting property and right –of-way surveys, and the establishment of an effects uniform base mapping system.
5. Provides training of Survey staff and evaluates job performance.
6. Reviews all date of survey activities for accuracy and completion.
7. Personally performs a variety of complex, technical surveying and drafting work. Prepares reports and correspondence related to survey.
8. Prepares(sign and stamp) and review complex legal descriptions and plat depictions
9. Prepares exhibits depicting survey results (e.g., limits of easements, pipeline alignments, topography, encroachments etc.)
10. Prepares Records of Survey and Certificates of Compliance documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License or Certifications: Possession of valid California Operators License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment of classification.
Must have a California Land Surveyors license.
Experience: Ten years experience in land surveying, at least 3 of which were as a Party Chief or equivalent.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices applied to manual and electronic surveying and Global Positioning Surveying.
-Manual and electronic drafting.
-Public Land Survey System and State Plane Coordinate System
-Laws, rules, regulations applicable to surveying. Subdivision map Act, Land Surveyors Act.
-Principles and practices of record searches, Assessor Parcel information, record maps, vesting, deeds and related documents.
-Principles of supervision and training.
-Common errors encountered in surveying and taking measurements.
-Design and construction staking surveys.
Abilities:
-Use algebra and trigonometry equations to solve problems.
-Write complete reports and other documentation.
-Communicate well with the public and other employees.
-Lead a crew of employees to complete assigned tasks.
-Keep supervisor informed as to the status of assigned tasks.
-Operate a computer workstation using office and surveying software such as Word, Civil3D, and other related programs.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of an Associate’s degree with courses related to math, science, and surveying, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
See Human Resources for full job description.
In order to be considered for this position you must complete an application online prior to the closing deadline for the position. Resumes will not be accepted unless they are attached to an online application form. Web Site: www.cvwd.org. Closing Deadline for position: April 24, 2015.
