Supervising Land Surveyor

Supervising Land Surveyor

Salary

$11,286.00 - $14,025.00 Monthly

Location

Carson Field Office, CA

Job Type

Open to all

Job Number

BR-184-26E

Department

Engineering - Construction Management

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #BR-184-26E

Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor looking for your next challenge? The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts offers a rare opportunity to lead a talented survey crew on a diverse portfolio of projects - from property and design surveys to complex construction work supporting sewers, pumping plants, water reclamation facilities, and landfills. As Supervising Land Surveyor, you will bring your technical expertise to projects that matter, work alongside engineers, designers, and construction professionals, and have the opportunity to shape survey technology, standards, and training for an organization that serves millions of residents across Los Angeles County. This is a role where your experience is valued, your leadership makes a difference, and your career can continue to grow within a stable, well-resourced organization.

OUR MISSION

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

LOCATION:

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SECTION, CARSON FIELD OFFICE, CARSON

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To provide direct supervision and technical direction to the land survey group, assign survey crews to conduct surveys for property, design, and construction projects of sewers, pumping plants, water reclamation plants, and landfills.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Construction Inspection or higher, the incumbent will:

• Plan, assign, schedule, evaluate and coordinate the work of the survey crews

• Visit field sites to review the progress of projects

• Establish and standardize survey technology system updates, improvements and enhancements

• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and consultants to identify, analyze, recommend, and implement hardware and software applications to facilitate and enhance the planning and overall management of the survey projects

• Participate in internal and external user groups to remain current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies

• Provide technical guidance to subordinates

• Specify and review work procedures

• Contact designers and engineers to discuss changes or clarifications to survey requests

• Develop and coordinate training sessions for survey crews

• Prepare reports and correspondences

• Work on specialized survey projects requiring advanced survey decision making

• Review surveyor's field notes

• Order supplies, materials and equipment

• Participate in recommending personnel actions

• Provide guidance, reviewing, updating, revising or creating legal descriptions for both existing and proposed District properties, easements, leases or agreements

• File property line, legal descriptions, and corner surveys with the County Recorders Office

• Oversee drone operations and operating an unmanned drone for aerial surveys

NOTE: Work schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; some overtime work on nights or weekend as required by project but on a pre-arranged, pre-approved basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess:

• 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 drone

Licenses, 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE: This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of August 17.

TO APPLY:

Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

NOTES:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, pre-employment physical and a drug test.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered "classic" members. For "classic" members, the Districts pay the "employee share." Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employees base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.
• VISION: Employee paid.
• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employees work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026

01

Thank you for your interest in this Supervising Land Surveyor job opportunity with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated "as-is," and you will not have a second chance to revise or clarify the information provided. Therefore, it is important to provide concise, organized, and easy to understand answers to each item. VERY IMPORTANT: It is imperative that your responses reflect a true and accurate description of your background. Additionally, your answers must be supported by the information you have entered in your application profile. Responses that cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application profile will be deemed as invalid. Moreover, questions that ask you to provide a description of particular aspects related to your work experience must be fully described for your responses to be considered complete. A supplemental review of your responses will be conducted to validate them. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification and will likely bar you from future employment opportunities with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org.

• I understand and agree with the above instructions.

02

Do you possess 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?

• Yes, I have a current and valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
• No, I do not have a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

03

How many years of paid, full-time experience of field land survey experience do you possess?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 6+ years

04

Please list the organization(s) where you gained the experience described in the previous question. For each, include: name of the organization, your job title or role, and dates of employment. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. "See resume" is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

05

Describe your experience applying surveying principles in a professional capacity, including the equipment, software, and applicable regulations you have worked with. Please include specific tools and applications you have used and the types of projects they supported. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. "See resume" is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

06

Describe your experience working with survey laws and standards, including coordinates, datums, boundary law, and applicable state and local statutes. Please provide a specific example of how you applied this knowledge in your work and where you gained that experience. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. "See resume" is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

07

Describe your construction surveying experience, including the types of projects you have supported such as underground utilities, roadways, buildings, or processing/treatment facilities. For each, include your specific role and the organization where you gained this experience. (Note: Each employer listed must also appear in the Work Experience section of your application, with complete details. "See resume" is not considered a complete answer.) If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".

Required Question

Employer Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Address 1955 Workman Mill Road

Whittier, California, 90601

Website http://www.lacsd.org