Supervising Land Surveyor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A California State Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or equivalent -AND-One (1) year of experience in the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts performing the duties of a Survey Party Chief II -OR- six (6) years of increasingly responsible field land survey experience
• May be required to obtain an FAA Pt. 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to operate an unmanned aerial droneLicenses, Certificates & Special Requirements:
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class C driver license
   

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of survey laws and standards, including coordinate systems, datums, boundary law, and applicable state and local statutes
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, equipment, software, and applicable regulations, including experience with Leica surveying equipment and software
• Extensive experience in construction surveying for underground utilities, roadways, buildings, and processing/treatment facilities
• Ability to effectively communicate expectations, findings, evaluations, and project updates to staff, clients, and stakeholders in verbal and written formats
• Experience supervising or leading a team of field survey crews, including assigning work, providing technical guidance, and evaluating performance
  
  

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may include:

Knowledge of:

• Surveying principles, procedures and equipment including calculators, computers, data loggers and other survey relay equipment
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and leadership
• Safety laws and procedures in traffic, sewers, construction and wilderness situations
• Digital input and output devices and translation for working protocol for CAD systems
• Industry trends and changes regarding land survey software and hardware

Ability to:

• Assign, instruct, guide and evaluate subordinate staff
• Interpret, apply and communicate job assignments and Districts’ policies and procedures
• Direct the work of field survey crews and train others in surveying procedures and techniques
• Establish survey procedures
• Operate manual and digital survey equipment
• Compile survey data and maintain field notes and records using appropriate survey software
• Read and comprehend drawings, maps, technical data, and written requests for various types of topographic survey
• Write legal descriptions of properties including boundaries
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of others
• Interact effectively with management, employees, vendors and consultants
• Remain current with existing and evolving technologies and software applications related to land surveying

SALARY: $135,432.00 - $168,300.00 annually

BENEFITS

• CalPERS Retirement (2% @ 62 or 2% @ 55 for eligible “classic” members)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Match (up to 3%)
• Annual Salary Increases & Promotion Opportunities
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Medical Insurance (District-paid; substantial family coverage)
• Dental Insurance (District-paid for employee & dependents)
• Vision Insurance (employee-paid)
• Life Insurance (District-paid; optional additional coverage)
• Vacation (up to 208 hours based on tenure)
• Sick Leave (8 hours per month)
• Personal Leave (up to 24–40 hours/year)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 80 hours per event)
• 13+ Paid Holidays Annually
• Tuition Reimbursement (for approved coursework)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance (up to $5,250/year)
• Flexible Work Schedules (e.g., 9/80 options)
• Health & Safety Programs
• Commuter/Carpool Incentives
• Mission-Driven Work Environment