City of Salem
Deputy City Surveyor
City of Salem, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Make an impact:The City of Salem is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy City Surveyor in the Community Planning and Development Department. The Deputy City Surveyor requires collaboration across different departments, effective communication, effective personnel use, and establishing and adhering to work schedules within the survey section. In addition, this position interacts daily with the general public, local land surveyors, engineers, and architects.
Learn and grow:We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. The Community Planning and Development Department works closely with other City Departments, providing opportunities for collaboration and knowledge growth. We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
What you will do:The Deputy City Surveyor works closely with the City Surveyor to manage survey projects related to land development and City Improvement Projects. This role manages multiple projects with administrative responsibility and provides supervision, quality control, and assurance over activities managed by professional and technical staff at lower levels.
Additional information on job responsibilities:Serve as Interim City Surveyor when the City Surveyor is unavailable.Responsible for affixing professional seal and signature on all documents prepared by the Deputy City Surveyor or under their direct supervision.Responsible for the direct management and evaluation of assigned staff.Provide technical expertise, information, interpretation, and reference to other disciplines on state code, county code, city code, plans, projects, policies, practices, and standards applicable to land surveying.Provide technical and survey field support for City Capital Improvement Projects.Research various survey-related issues of City-owned right-of-way, easements, private ownership, and potential interests.Responsible for writing or reviewing boundary descriptions prepared by or for the City of Salem.Responsible for mathematical checks and review of subdivision and partition plats, property line adjustments, records of surveys and deeds prepared by or for the City of Salem, or private land development.Performing other related duties as assigned.
What are the minimum qualifications?Must pass the pre-employment background check.Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in surveying or civil engineering, and five years of related experience including progressively responsible managerial experience in surveying, or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor by the State of Oregon at time of hire.
What you will bring along:Strong management skills;Authority to address and solve problems;Drafting skills;Excellent communication.
Selection Plan:
This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed:Recruitment will close October 7 2024Application review will be completed by October 11, 2024Interviews will plan for the week of October 21, 2024 – October 25, 2024Anticipated Start Date: November 4, 2024
About us:The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Learn and grow:We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. The Community Planning and Development Department works closely with other City Departments, providing opportunities for collaboration and knowledge growth. We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
What you will do:The Deputy City Surveyor works closely with the City Surveyor to manage survey projects related to land development and City Improvement Projects. This role manages multiple projects with administrative responsibility and provides supervision, quality control, and assurance over activities managed by professional and technical staff at lower levels.
Additional information on job responsibilities:Serve as Interim City Surveyor when the City Surveyor is unavailable.Responsible for affixing professional seal and signature on all documents prepared by the Deputy City Surveyor or under their direct supervision.Responsible for the direct management and evaluation of assigned staff.Provide technical expertise, information, interpretation, and reference to other disciplines on state code, county code, city code, plans, projects, policies, practices, and standards applicable to land surveying.Provide technical and survey field support for City Capital Improvement Projects.Research various survey-related issues of City-owned right-of-way, easements, private ownership, and potential interests.Responsible for writing or reviewing boundary descriptions prepared by or for the City of Salem.Responsible for mathematical checks and review of subdivision and partition plats, property line adjustments, records of surveys and deeds prepared by or for the City of Salem, or private land development.Performing other related duties as assigned.
What are the minimum qualifications?Must pass the pre-employment background check.Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in surveying or civil engineering, and five years of related experience including progressively responsible managerial experience in surveying, or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor by the State of Oregon at time of hire.
What you will bring along:Strong management skills;Authority to address and solve problems;Drafting skills;Excellent communication.
Selection Plan:
This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed:Recruitment will close October 7 2024Application review will be completed by October 11, 2024Interviews will plan for the week of October 21, 2024 – October 25, 2024Anticipated Start Date: November 4, 2024
About us:The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr