What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveyor & Mapper II - $1,000 Sign - on Incentive position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County, Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects. The division also reviews the plans and agreements of proposed infrastructure by the development community to conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.
The Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of “Surveyor and Mapper II” for the Utilities Engineering Division. This position is responsible for performing advanced surveying and mapping work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for more complex and diverse projects. The primary purpose of this position is to provide survey review assistance for submittals by developers' engineers and for CIP projects. Submittals consist of easements, plats, and tracts for utilities facilities and infrastructure. This position performs various high-level tasks related to review of legal descriptions, sketches, boundary surveys, right-of-way maps and other related documents. In addition, this position performs calculations and computer operations as needed to perform certified surveys of all kinds.
Job Description
Representative Duties and Skills
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Geography or other closely related field and four (4) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper. (If licensed by another state or territory of the United States as a Professional Survey and Mapper, then they must be licensed in Florida as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper within six (6) months of hire.)
Preferences
Open Date: 02/07/2025
Close Date: 04/07/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 020 - From $35.32 to $45.92
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL
Notes
Hours: 40
Working hours are 8 hours per day Monday - Friday with flexible hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County, Florida. The Engineering Division manages the Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste projects. The division also reviews the plans and agreements of proposed infrastructure by the development community to conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual.
The Engineering Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of “Surveyor and Mapper II” for the Utilities Engineering Division. This position is responsible for performing advanced surveying and mapping work. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for more complex and diverse projects. The primary purpose of this position is to provide survey review assistance for submittals by developers' engineers and for CIP projects. Submittals consist of easements, plats, and tracts for utilities facilities and infrastructure. This position performs various high-level tasks related to review of legal descriptions, sketches, boundary surveys, right-of-way maps and other related documents. In addition, this position performs calculations and computer operations as needed to perform certified surveys of all kinds.
Job Description
Representative Duties and Skills
- Reviews materials, drawings, closure reports, and other project documents to ensure they meet standards set by the Orange County Utilities Engineering Division (OCU) and the Orange County Real Estate Management Division.
- Reviews legal descriptions and sketches for completeness and accuracy, and identifies any discrepancies, and provides necessary plots.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on real estate needs, manages changes, corrections, and resubmittals, and ensures effective communication at all stages.
- Reviews Boundary and Topographic Surveys to ensure compliance with Florida Survey Standards of Practice/Minimum Technical Standards, ALTA/ACSM Standards, and Orange County Real Estate Management requirements.
- Reviews and performs quality control of horizontal and vertical coordinates for property corners.
- Plots legal descriptions to depict site geometry and verify proper closure as required.
- Maintains OCU’s Real Estate tracking databases
- Conducts research on Public Records to track and report recorded plats having tracts and easements being dedicated to OCU.
- Reviews Title Work of easements and property to determine location and adequacy.
- Reviews, comments on, and prepares Approval Memos for Lift Station Surveys and Sketches of Descriptions (SODs).
- Reviews, processes, and documents proposed annexations, petitions to vacate, and requests for surplus.
- Conducts thorough checks on baselines, survey controls, and coordinate details to ensure submittals meet standards for completeness and accuracy.
- Approves legal descriptions, sketches, boundary surveys, right-of-way maps and other related documents.
- Performs calculations and computer operations as needed to review surveys of all kinds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Geography or other closely related field and four (4) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Licensed by the Florida State Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper. (If licensed by another state or territory of the United States as a Professional Survey and Mapper, then they must be licensed in Florida as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper within six (6) months of hire.)
Preferences
- A degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Geography or other closely related field.
- Experience in reviewing legal descriptions, sketches, boundary surveys, right-of-way maps and other related documents.
- Experience in project coordination and written communications.
Open Date: 02/07/2025
Close Date: 04/07/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 020 - From $35.32 to $45.92
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Sign-on Incentive
This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
9150 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL
Notes
Hours: 40
Working hours are 8 hours per day Monday - Friday with flexible hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- short listed candidates may be required to go through an assessment process**
Salary : $35 - $46
