Associate County Surveyor

General Summary

$82,000/yr + DOE

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Development Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer acompetitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by 40%, including:

* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one

* 11 paid holidays annually

* Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution

* 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)

* Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

* Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Our Mission:
Development Services staff helps guide growth on behalf of Ada County residents and leaders through every development (and building) activity.

Our Vision:
Balancing growth for a sustainable future while maintaining the trust of those we serve.

Learn more about Ada County Development Servies by visiting our website.

Ada County Development Services

Please Note:

Updated resume and cover letter are required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Associate County Surveyor is first level of professional surveying job family and performs assignments under general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of techniques used and conformance with objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, application and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Essential Functions

* Reviews subdivision and condominium (final) plats and certifies their compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and state statutes;

* Conducts site visits to locate and verify the presence of required monuments;

* Assists with the maintenance of survey monument records and assists survey division with data;

* Participates in conducting filed surveys;

* Makes computer-generated drawings by use of the AutoCAD system as well as Geographic Information Systems;

* Assists with document filing, retrieval and data input;

* Promotes public relations and assists the public by answering technical questions related to surveying and engineering;

* Maintains and distributes survey monument corner records and assists surveyors with record data;

* Performs field surveys for property, construction and verifications and to evaluate and resolve inaccuracies in recorded plans, plats and property descriptions;

* Prepares property descriptions;

* Establishes and maintains the Ada County Global Positioning System (GPS) Control Network and provides survey control for the Ada County Parcel Base Map;

* Advises officials on records, land survey and property description matters;

* Provides surveying advice, answers technical questions and explains Ada County policy and procedures;

* Makes public presentations as required;

* Provides surveying support to the County Engineer for engineering projects;

* Prepares special reports as necessary.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

* Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

* Certification as Land Surveyor Intern (LSI), or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

* Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Idaho;

* Requires experience working with Auto Cad, Global Positioning system (GPS), Coordinate Geometry Programs, MS Access databases and property laws;

* Knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and procedures;

* Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, and procedures;

* Knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry to make and verify calculations;

* Knowledge of Idaho Codes and local ordinances relating to plats and surveys;

* Skill in using current versions of AutoCAD, engineering and surveyor's modules, Microsoft Office products, and Geographic Information Systems;

* Skill in the operation and use of surveying equipment and materials;

* Ability to operate and use surveying equipment and materials;

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

* Ability to maintain effective…