Surveyor Manager (Vacancy)
Salary
$37.96 - $56.98 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-1040-V2
Department
59 Department of Public Service
Division
Division of Design and Construction
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Definition
The Surveyor Manager position in Construction will manage our field survey crews and provide coordination between active CIP and Private construction projects, upcoming projects in the design phase and assist other City Departments with field survey work. Under general direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of a division's surveying and mapping unit and related staff; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Directs the activities of a Division's surveying and mapping unit involved in field surveying, mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), utility relocation, and City property rights acquisition issues;
Directs the acquisition and/or disposition of City property and/or right-of-ways;
Prepares data for Capitol Improvement Projects (CIP) and operating budgets;
Confers with superiors, contractors, developers, and property owners regarding surveying, mapping, GIS, utility relocation, and City right-of-way issues;
Coordinates the preparation and review of construction plans and reports for surveying, mapping, utility, and right-of-way issues;
Coordinates the research of survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records required for property surveys;
Initiates correspondence; prepares technical reports; maintains comprehensive files on surveying, mapping, GIS, utility, and right-of-way issues; maintains files of maps, record plats, and annexations;
Represents the Division in special projects, and in meetings with state, county, and municipal organizations, consulting engineering groups, contractors, and area civic associations;
Provides instruction to professional and sub-professional surveying, utility coordination, and mapping personnel;
Stays abreast of current surveying, mapping, GIS, and right-of-way principles and procedures;
Coordinates the work of surveying and mapping unit with engineering and architectural
personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects;
Supervises and trains personnel engaged in surveying and mapping activities, to include approving/disapproving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations, and/or initiating disciplinary actions;
Attends professional surveying seminars, staff meetings, and policy planning sessions.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid State of Ohio certificate as a Professional Surveyor and three (3) years of experience supervising personnel engaged in surveying activities.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-1040-V2
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Alexander Zillner
Department of Public Service
Division of Design and Construction
111 N. Front Street / 7th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6470
E: ajzillner@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301