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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty-City Surveyor (17-April-2014) Job Description Geographic Information Systems Department SURVEYOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of professional and complex technical duties related to the auditing of survey information for acceptance by the county and/or city and entry and maintenance for survey information used in the Geographic Information System. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the GIS Coordinator. And will work closely with the County Planning and Zoning General Service Administrator . ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Oversee the development of a survey control network for use in the creation of a more accurate parcel fabric Determine both the longitude, latitude, and state plane values using OPUS methods for important features and boundaries in Madison County using traditional and satellite based GPS surveying methods. This will include the re-establishment and restorations of PLSS corner locations. Submit known PLSS locations to the MCPD (Multi-state control point database) for use by other surveyors and mappers in the county. Maintain City control network in previously established local control and state plane coordinates. Oversee a comprehensive Plat Review process for all subdivision plats, records of survey and corner perpetuation filings in Madison County. Review surveys submitted for filing by land surveyors ensuring that they meet state and county standards both on the drawing and in the field. Search legal records, survey records, land titles, and any other pertinent data to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed. Conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for publicly owned property in Madison County. Work with other surveyors, title companies, citizens, and/or attorneys to resolve errors or conflicts that are manifested in the County’s parcel mapping efforts. Conduct project surveys for Rexburg’s Engineering Department in support of future public work’s projects. Coordinate with the GIS department in order to produce maps, reports, and legal descriptions that support City and County interests. Provide survey expertise to the Assessor’s Office mapping staff and/or the citizens of Madison County who have survey related problems or questions. Coordinate findings of work with engineering and architectural personnel, clients and others concerned with development projects. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be licensed by the State of Idaho as a Professional Land Surveyor or have the ability to obtain Idaho licensing A minimum of five (5) years of technical experience using survey grade GPS equipment and software Thorough working knowledge of standard survey instruments and equipment; survey terminology, procedures and methods; legal requirements, codes and regulations relating to surveying; coordinate geometry, legal property descriptions, and the re-establishment and/or restoration of PLSS corner locations Thorough knowledge and familiarity of OPUS and submitting data through the NGS to obtain NSRS coordinates Ability to plan and organize survey operations; read and interpret legal codes and regulations and apply them accurately and effectively; read and interpret legal descriptions, plat maps, construction blueprints and survey information and make technical evaluations concerning the accuracy, completeness and compliance with engineering and legal standards Familiarity with local government operations and practices Ability to gain cooperation among work groups with differing priorities Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, elected officials, public and private agencies, and the general public Ability to evaluate and develop work priorities, procedures, and processes Ability to interpret and develop workflow procedures Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and make complex decisions Effective oral and written communication skills Physical ability to perform essential job functions (i.e. field work, computer operation, vehicular operation with a valid driver’s license, etc.) PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of computer aided drafting and mapping systems, and methods and computerized geographic information systems Knowledge or experience with GIS-based parcel mapping and land ownership maintenance Familiarity with municipal utilities Note: Please submit copies of any applicable education/training certificates or transcripts with your application and be prepared to present originals upon request.