Professional Surveyor

Professional Surveyor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00078

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Services

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision directs the work of the survey crew engaged in determining the precise location and measurements of point, elevations, lines, areas and contours; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises field survey crew in obtaining alignment, topographic, cross-sectional, horizontal and vertical information necessary for engineering design and construction of roadway, utility and bridge projects
• Sets up and operates all survey instruments and equipment as needed
• Identifies and establishes land boundaries and legal descriptions of land for conveyance and recording purposes or to determine encroachments in the public right-of-way
• Locates and identifies survey monuments
• Determines proper layout procedures for construction and supervises crew in performance of work
• Produces survey base maps for engineering projects from topographic and planimetric and photogrammetric survey data
• Coordinates the research and collection of all legal documents to ascertain proper ownership of parcels
• Prepares and/or reviews warranty deeds, legals descriptions, easement descriptions and work agreements
• Signs and certifies topographic maps, survey plats, and other documents as a registered surveyor
• Completes and researches state, county and city public records (maps, property deeds, surveys, highway plans, city plans, subdivision plats) and/or utility companies, private engineering firms and surveying firms
• May appear in court as an expert witness
• Prepares final topographic survey and other survey data as required in engineering design software for use by engineering design or construction staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Surveying principles, practices and terminology.
• Instruments and equipment used in survey work.
• Construction methods.
• Microsoft Office products.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Skill in:

• Oral and written communications.
• Interpreting construction plans.
• Researching boundary and property ownership determination.
• Evaluating new technology and purchase of new equipment.
• Supervising subordinate personnel.

Ability to:

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Level 1 ($40.68)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester or trimester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences.

Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license must obtain a State Ohio Professional Surveyor's license within one (1) year of hire date.

Additional or Special Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Level 2 ($42.72)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester or trimester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences and four (4) years of surveying experience with a Professional Surveyor License.

Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license must a State of Ohio Professional Surveyor's license within one (1) year of hire date.

Additional or Special Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Level 3 ($45.84)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester or trimester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences and eight (8) years of surveying experience with a Professional Surveyor License.

Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license must obtain a State of Ohio Professional Surveyor's license within one (1) year of hire date.

Additional or Special Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Level 4 ($48.42)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester or trimester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences and twelve (12) years of surveying experience with a Professional Surveyor License.

Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the state of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license must obtain a State of Ohio Professional Surveyor's license within one (1) year of hire date.

Additional or Special Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will occasionally stand. This employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is constantly indoors and rarely outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will rarely work in varied/extreme temperatures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if your have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Professional Surveyor (3942)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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How many years of experience surveying for construction projects do you possess?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• More than one (1) year of experience, but less than two (2) years of experience.
• More than two (2) years of experience, but less than three (3) years of experience.
• More than three (3) years of experience, but less than four (4) years of experience
• More than four (4) years of experience,

02

Do you possess a State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license or a Professional Surveyor License from another state? (If yes, please attach information to verify your license to your application)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Toledo

Address One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone 419-245-1500

Website http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/