Assistant County Surveyor

Assistant County Surveyor

Salary

$85,098.00 - $119,137.00 Annually

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14241-0826

Department

Engineering Services

Division

Survey

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Salary Range

$85,098.00 - $119,137.00

Pay Grade

P48 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ASSISTANT COUNTY SURVEYOR

The Assistant County Surveyor manages and oversees all in-house surveying and mapping projects for the Transportation Engineering Department (TED) Capital Improvement Program (CIP), reviews consultant surveying and mapping projects for the CIP, and is involved in the review of plats submitted to Pasco County.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and oversees in-house TED CIP surveying and Mapping projects, including supervision of three direct reports and oversight of eight additional subordinates performing all field and office work associated with the projects, management of project scope and cost, and quality assurance/quality control of all final work products.
• Reviews consultant surveying and mapping proposals and projects.
• Supports the review of plats submitted to Pasco County as needed.
• Manages and oversees any other surveying and mapping projects performed by the Surveying and Mapping/Geomatics (SAM/G) Division for other Pasco County Departments.
• Completes special surveying and mapping projects and/or performs administrative services to support the County Surveyor.
• Acts as the County Surveyor in his/her absence.
• Develops and implements TED and SAM/G policies and procedures.
• Ensures SAM/G operations are consistent with Florida Statutes, Pasco County Codes, and general professionalism and ethics.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all County codes and procedures.
• Knowledge of all possible types and procedures of Surveying and Mapping Pasco County could employ.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of Surveying and Mapping in the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of Surveying and Mapping related Florida Statutes, Laws, Florida Administrative Codes, Requirements, Procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of Pasco County's LDC and/or the ability to learn and enforce requirements with Plat Review.
• Knowledge of basic management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex Survey/Engineering plans.
• Ability to operate and understand field Surveying instruments and data.
• Ability to reduce and plot field notes.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.
• Skill in the use of most, if not all, Surveying field equipment deployed at Pasco County and PC environment software and computers: including but not limited to, geometry/COGO, CADD, spreadsheets, databases, World/Earth Mapping systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
• ESRI GIS KSA's and experience would be a plus.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires walking, stooping, and bending. Requires working outdoors and indoors.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or other closely related field and six (6) years experience as a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) OR an Associate degree and eight (8) years experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Registration as Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) in the State of Florida required. Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have as a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM)?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a State of Florida registration as a Professional Surveyor & Mapper?

• No
• Yes

06

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

12

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net