Surveyor/Floodplain Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to perform field surveying work, provide engineering drafting for projects, and assist with the administration of the City’s flood damage prevention ordinance.  This is accomplished by overseeing staff; assisting with the preparation of engineering designs, plans, and estimates; reviewing maps, plans, and construction documents for private developments; and reviewing building permit applications for properties in flood zones.  Other duties include administering the Encroachment Agreement process; the Street Closing and Dedications withdrawal process, and providing assistance to various departments.
 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Performs Surveying and Related Functions

• Performs surveying activities and related engineering work.
• Oversees technical and professional personnel in land surveying activities including boundary retracement, establishing property lines, right of way lines, and easement locations.
• Oversees establishment of horizontal and vertical control, topographic and plan metric mapping, construction surveys and layouts.
• Serves as Party Chief for the survey field crew.
• Prepares various finished construction drawings and maps for City projects.
• Prepares final plats, legal descriptions, and deed documents.
• Performs legal research with respect to deed, recorded maps, tax records and others.
• Oversees surveying projects with outside consultants.
• Makes recommendations for equipment for inclusion in Engineering Department budget.

Performs Ancillary Functions

• Provides additional support by administering the Encroachment Agreement process and maintaining records of encroachments in the City right of ways and on City properties.
• Administers the Street Closing and Dedications withdrawal process and maintains records of closed streets.
• Deploys and maintains AutoCAD software programs as approved.

Assists in the Administration of the Floodplain Program

• Assists in the administration of the City’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance by assisting the City Engineer in the daily implementation of the local government flood loss reduction activities and any activities related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• Maintains records and documents required to keep the community eligible to participate in NCIP and the Community Rating System (CRS).
• Assists in the review of floodplain related projects and activities.
• Provides assistance with the review of updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

Assists City staff as needed

• Assists GIS Technician by developing and maintaining data layers, data sets, shape files, and metadata.
• Creates various maps as requested by various City departments.
• Works with the IT Department to update and expand data sets, specifically the stormwater inventory.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in surveying or a related field; and
• Three years of progressive surveying experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Principles and methods for describing the features of land including their physical characteristics, locations, and interrelationships.
• Electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Skill in:

• Understanding written documents.
• Communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to: 

• Use surveying, drafting, and mapping equipment skillfully and correctly.

• Communicate with staff, contractors, and the general public in a professional and tactful manner.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
• Certified as a Floodplain Manager (CFM)  {CFM required within 12 months of hire}
• Valid N.C. Class C Driver's License

Salary : $60,694 - $94,058