City Surveyor Jobs

Purpose
The purpose of this classification, under general direction, is to perform responsible supervisory duties in directing the survey crew and AutoCADD technicians; compile field data necessary for investigations, design, construction, and maintenance of municipal facilities and properties; and perform and/or review all surveys and legal descriptions pertaining to City property and all private development within the City. Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience - Bachelor's degree in surveying, engineering, or related field; supplemented by at least 5 years of professional surveying experience in a charge position. Must be a certified professional surveyor and mapper.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides supervision over survey crews and AutoCADD technicians. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, and reviewing work of subordinates, maintaining standards through the effective coordination of activities, and handling basic personnel-related issues such as hiring, training, disciplinary action, etc.
Evaluates current and future needs pertaining to survey hardware and software.
Prepares and/or reviews surveys and legal descriptions for annexations, right-of-way acquisitions for all City departments and divisions for vacating right-of-ways and easements.
Researches and prepares abutters and adjoiners list for rezoning applications. Researches and prepares legal descriptions for City liens.
Updates and maintains corporate limits legal descriptions as well as zoning district boundaries and descriptions.
Prepares and reviews information for City Commission actions. Conducts field inspections and responds to citizens" complaints.
Reviews subdivision plats to ensure conformance to state statutes including field inspections. Reviews surveys submitted by developers for City approval including field inspections.
Maintains current records, drawings, maps, and data files related to municipal facilities. Prepares annual budget for surveying needs.
Prepares and reviews contracts for consulting surveyors. Oversees and reviews consulting surveyor"s field and office work.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle surveying and related equipment.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use conceptual data and information, as well as reference, descriptive, design, advisory, consulting and synthesis data and information as applicable.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, utilizing decimals and percentages, as well as applying high school and college level algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combinations of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12- 20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual and auditory perception and discriminations, and oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to extreme heat/cold, wetness, humidity, dust, pollen, dirt, construction hazards, etc., on job sites.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The work performance of supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:
Knowledge of Job: Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies, and procedures of the Department pertaining to specific duties of the City Surveyor. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the City and of related departments and agencies. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Understands the principles of managing and supervising a staff and is capable of performing responsible supervisory duties in directing the survey crew and AutoCADD technicians. Has the technical and professional skills related to survey work to compile field data necessary for investigations, design, construction and maintenance of municipal facilities and properties. Understands the survey process and is able to perform and/or review all surveys and legal descriptions pertaining to City property and all private development within the City. Has knowledge of and skill in computer-aided design techniques. Has knowledge of office practices and equipment. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation, and spelling; has knowledge of basic mathematics. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Knows how to operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary in the performance of daily activities. Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing reports and correspondence. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry. Is capable of working under stressful conditions as required. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts. Meets or exceeds standards of state regulatory agencies.
Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain goodwill. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
Planning: Plans, coordinates, and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges, and allocates manpower, financial, and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.
Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.
Staffing: Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation, and training.
Leading: Provides a work environment that encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
Controlling: Provides a work environment that is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods, and procedures.
Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence, and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.
Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure, or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.
Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies, and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not adverse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.
Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.
Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.
Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.
The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.