Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for managing the survey section and performs professional surveying duties in support of department operations.Examples of DutiesSupervises, develops, manages, and monitors the department's land survey and staff activities; establishes criteria and standards; plans, organizes and directs the work of survey parties; researches previous survey data; coordinates findings with engineering personnel, consultants, and others.
Supervises and monitors the activities of a survey crew engaged in as-built, horizontal, and vertical control surveys, subdivision surveys, right-of-way surveys, cadastral surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, municipal infrastructure surveys, and construction staking; determines precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours; keeps accurate notes and records; creates alignment files, surfaces, and templates.
Supervises and manages the department's Support Services Section staff; schedules and assigns duties; monitors vacation and sick leave balances; enforces personnel policies and procedures; participates in the hiring of support services staff; supervises and manages intern work assignments.
Develops, manages, and monitors the development and implementation of a digital infrastructure information library, including data acquisition and conversion, database development, and the operation and maintenance of hardware and software; manages the archiving of project files and record drawing plans.
Reviews subdivision plats, easements, boundary descriptions and survey-related documentation prepared by engineering consultants, surveyors, and other agencies for compliance with city ordinances, design standards and specifications, and professional standards and practices.
Issues legal and boundary descriptions and easements for municipal projects; prepares property descriptions, reports, and land use documents; issues subdivision plats; affixes Professional Land Survey stamp and records documents at the County Recorders office as required.
Utilizes computer, CAD, and survey software to create comprehensive documents, to create and input spreadsheets and databases, and to file electronic documents.
Facilitates communication with internal and external stakeholders in manners associated with surveying and record keeping.
Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns from co-workers, other city staff, consultants,contractors, developers, and the general public.
Prepares annual budget requests and administers budgeted funds.
Performs related duties.Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with an associate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with eight years land surveying experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Professional Land Surveyor License from the State of North Dakota.