Job Summary
This position reports directly to the County Surveyor acting as a lead for Survey Technicians in support of Public Works and other County Departments. Responsibilities include: day to day oversight of multiple survey crews, monitoring survey programs, defining crew workflows, quality control, processing field data, researching right-of-way and other property boundaries, responding to records requests, drafting survey documents and maps, documenting project milestones, reviewing records of survey and plats for compliance with state law and county codes, and consultant contract administration. Demonstrated leadership and Land Surveying skills at or just below the professional licensure level are required along with effective communication and problem-solving skills. This is primarily an office position, but the successful candidate must be physically capable of performing all field duties required of a survey crew.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
An Associate of Science Degree in Surveying Technology or closely related field and at least 3 years of experience in a position equivalent to an Engineering Technician, Survey. A Bachelor of Science in Surveying/Geomatics or closely related field may be substituted for one to two years of the above experience requirement. All combinations of education and experience may be considered. Official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: Surveying principles, practices, and equipment; Washington State Statutes and Administrative Codes relating to Land Surveying; mathematics (trigonometry, geometry); coordinate transformations especially as they relate to GPS, state plane coordinate systems, and control networks; error analysis and adjustment theories; and the county road establishment process.
Ability to: Interpret construction plans and specifications, use a personal computer, interact with the public and/or contractors, operate basic surveying equipment, lead and direct support staff, perform technical research work on routine surveying problems, analyze data and provide professional opinion based on solid surveying principles to a variety of internal and external contacts, communicate professionally both orally and in writing, understand department policies and procedures as well as work standards and codes applicable to the job.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.