Chief Deputy Surveyor Jobs

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: CHIEF DEPUTY SURVEYOR
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: 073
CLASSIFFICATION CATEGORY: MANAGEMENT/EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT: Linn County Surveyor’s Office
GENERAL JOB DUTIES: Perform supervisory and advanced technical survey work in making land and road
surveys and re-establishing section or designated land claim corners. Serve as the County Surveyor's principle
assistant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Assign, coordinate, supervise and perform survey field work.
Provide training for field survey personnel for improved efficiency and accuracy in performing work.
Coordinate right-of-way survey work with the various district supervisors in the Road Department.
Insure that survey work or survey-related projects are properly surveyed and are performed in a timely

fashion.
Process raw field data into a survey map which will be filed as a Linn County Survey.
Evaluate existing deed descriptions on roads and properties owned by Linn County or others.
Inspect each job prior to assigning work crews. Inspect jobs for progress and to resolve any questions or

problems.
Assume responsibilities delegated by the County Surveyor in the absence of the County Surveyor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of surveying as applied to county land surveying projects.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of surveying equipment. Thorough knowledge of
surveying techniques, principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of records maintenance systems. Skill in
the use of survey and office equipment.

Five years of progressively responsible surveying experience with four years of experience in a supervisory
capacity; four years of college level coursework in surveying or civil engineering; or any satisfactory equivalent
combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

Possession of a valid Oregon Professional Land Surveyor’s License. Possession of a valid Oregon Motor Vehicle
Operator's License and an acceptable driving record.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION: Linn County offers an excellent benefits package which includes fully paid
contribution to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, paid holiday, vacation and sick leave, options for
medical, dental and vision care insurance, options for deferred compensation, an employee assistance program,
longevity pay, alternate and flexible work schedules and more. Current salary range and total compensation
(depending on qualifications):

SALARY RANGE: $5,836 - $7,368 per month
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application Form along with a resume and cover
letter to: Thomas J. Casey, Linn County Surveyor, PO Box 100, Albany, Oregon 97321; FAX: 541-967-3801.
Application forms may be obtained, along with the Job Classification, at the Linn County webpage www.co.linn.or.us.

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER