What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Surveyor position at City of Tucson?
Posting Close Date
Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-28-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Land Surveyor position in the City of Tucson’s Water Department manages land survey unit and personnel through effective communication, technical abilities, understanding and experience. Establishes and maintains horizontal and vertical survey control of Tucson Water Capital and Job Order Contract projects. Establishes, locates and restores property boundaries, deed lines and easements for Tucson Water projects/properties.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Construction Engineering Manager. This position exercises supervision over survey unit personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assigns survey projects to subordinates ensures accuracy and completeness of surveys by reviewing and inspecting field work and data computation, investigating, and resolving routine field problems, reviewing, and planning calculations and maintaining records.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates field surveys by reviewing work orders, plans, and legal descriptions, organizing field work activities, and researching legal and survey documents. Guides, supports, and mentors staff in executing assigned project tasks by sharing project knowledge and lessons learned.
- Supervises unit staff by approving staff schedules, conducting performance evaluations, approving timecards, approving time off requests, and assisting in the hiring of staff.
- Creates and develops standardized survey unit policies, procedures, documents, and drawings to aid in consistent project delivery.
- Produces and seals boundary surveys, legal easements, and survey control sheets.
- Coordinates and communicates with internal and external survey and real estate entities in the acquisition/abandonment of property, easements and right of way.
- Maintains survey control of Tucson Water property and infrastructure.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Three (3) years of directly related experience
Equivalency
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
License/Certifications
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division
Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) - Arizona Board of Technical Registration (ABTR)
Preferred Qualifications
AutoCAD latest versionCivil 3D latest version
Proficiency in the use of Carlson Survey Software or the equivalent
Application and Special Instructions
As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter. Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to the prompt below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.In your cover letter, please ensure that you briefly address your experience and comfort level with using your RLS Seal.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J2005 - Land Surveyor
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Compensation Grade
G108
Hourly Range
$29.23 - 50.43 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Water Utility
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at
EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov
or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Munerra Acosta
Recruiter Email
tw_hr@tucsonaz.gov
For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-791-4241.
Salary : $29 - $50
