Assistant in Land Surveying

  • Placerville
  • County Of El Dorado, Ca
Salary : $88,920.00 - $108,076.80 Annually

Location : Placerville, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2409-4115

Department: Surveyor

Opening Date: 09/27/2024

Closing Date: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

SURVEYOR'S OFFICE The County Surveyor is responsible for providing information to the public on the complex issues of property ownership and for the timely review of all parcel maps, subdivision maps, records of survey, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, street names and addresses, Abandonment of Public Easements and Irrevocable Offers of Dedication to facilitate development and serve the public, County departments, and outside agencies. The County Surveyor is also responsible for the Geographic Information System (GIS) including operation, maintenance and enhancements. The system is used to manage a variety of project and permitting databases and to interpret data in conjunction with location to create maps providing responsive service to the public, County departments and outside agencies.

THE OPPORTUNITY Perform a diverse range of office surveying duties in the Surveyor's Office. Perform survey work related to establishing and determining land boundaries, vertical and horizontal control. Conducts research on land or engineering surveying, property titles, descriptions, and deeds for the construction of various public works projects, including but not limited to roads, drainage, water, sanitary, bridges, and other structures and projects.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
  • Plan the details for specific survey projects; act as party chief or assist the party chief in a variety of surveys, including topographic, boundary and aerial control surveys and construction staking.
  • Check measurements, readings and recorded data for completeness and accuracy.
  • Perform the more complex field computations such as computing closures, adjustments, etc.
  • Record and submit field notes on the type of survey, information required, and procedures and equipment used; prepare field books, profiles and other drawings from field notes and makes necessary computations; prepare and enters data into computer.
  • Use levels, total stations, data collectors and related survey equipment.
  • Research maps, deeds, files and plans to obtain information; analyze survey data and correlate with official records; prepare legal descriptions for right-of-way and easements for review and approval.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports of survey work, including instrument readings, landmarks, reference points, land descriptions, sketches, computations and construction data.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.

Education and Experience Requirements
A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Three (3) years of experience in field or office surveying, or any combination of both, plus mathematics coursework through trigonometry; and possession of a valid California registration as a Land Surveyor-in-Training
OR
Five (5) years of experience in field or office surveying, or any combination of both, plus mathematics coursework through trigonometry.
OR
Possession of a Journeyman Party Chief certificate from an accredited union.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Assistant in Land Surveying, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

A job application for El Dorado County must be completed for each position for which you are applying. A resume will not be accepted in place of an application. Please submit all information as required on the job bulletin for which you are applying.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Britton Daniels in Human Resources at britton.daniels@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assistant in Land Surveying. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Assistant in Land Surveying within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
  • One (1) full-time vacancy in the Surveyor's Office located in Placerville, CA.
Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  • Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
  • I acknowledge receipt of this information


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Select the applicable registration or certification below.
  • I possess a valid California registration as a Land Surveyor-in-training. I have attached a copy of the registration to this application.
  • I possess a valid Journeyman Party Chief certificate from an accredited union. I have attached a copy of the certificate to my application.
  • I do not possess either California registration as a Land Surveyor-in-training or a Journeyman Party Chief certificate from an accredited union.


03

Detail your experience developing and managing surveying projects. For all experience provided, detail your level of responsibility and participation as well as any regulations and policies that affected the project(s).

04

Describe your experience performing map check reviews of Record of Surveys and working within the guidelines of the Professional Land Surveyors Act.

05

Describe your experience creating complex field computations. Detail the type of surveys, information required, procedures and equipment used, and the type of field notes made to make necessary computations. How did you ensure measurements, readings and recorded data was complete and accurate?

06

Describe your experience drafting exhibits for a topographic survey, and how you identified and corrected errors on specific lines that weren't displaying correctly.

Required Question