What you'll do
Prepares legal descriptions for easements, sale, lease or transfer of state-owned land: reviews surveys & plat work involving technical calculations of closures & area; solves technical routine mathematical problems; determines proper methods & procedures for all types of survey work; certifies completed work as registered surveyor; uses word processor, CADD program & other computer tools in production of plats & drawings as required; prepares metes & bounds descriptions for various state leases & easements; checks legal descriptions submitted by various private & public entities; coordinates surveys & legal descriptions through County Engineers, Auditors & Recorders; checks any legal description transferring real estate by legislation; maintains records of all state-owned lands including transfers & other pertinent documentation (e.g., plats, field notes); operates motor vehicle to transport equipment & perform boundary surveys; operates & maintains survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer, automatic level) & other necessary supplies. Conducts existing condition surveys & drawing updates; assists in maintaining building records including floor plans, electrical/data plans, furniture plans, & reflected ceiling plans using CADD program.
Research records (e.g., deeds, titles, property history, maps, old surveys, city plans,) on state level at courthouses throughout state: assists public with requests for information pertinent to this area; aids & assists other state agencies with survey data, boundary disputes & issues associated with land ownership or tenancy; appears in court as an expert witness for state in litigated property disputes; monitors & reviews pending legislation related to real estate.
Coordinates terms & conditions of real estate transactions & prepares documents for state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities.
Other duties as assigned.
Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 2, 85562 OR 12 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.
Job Skills: Engineering
Knowledge of
Professional surveying;
State & federal law, rules & regulations relating to real estate*;
Public relations.
Skill in
Use & operation of maintenance survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer);
Operation of computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., MS Office, CADD).
Ability to
Define problems; collect data; establish facts & draw valid conclusions;
Prepare & analyze technical survey data & make necessary mathematical calculations;
Calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages;
Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems;
Prepare meaningful concise & accurate reports;
Handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials, property owners & contractors;
Obtain & maintain valid driver's license;
Maintain accurate records;
Process & coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
| Location | Columbus, OH |