What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Manager position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Transportation
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5196 - Survey Manager
Salary Grade: 17
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 Annually
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 03/14/2025.
Pima County Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively seeking an experienced Survey Manager to join our Construction Monitoring team.
Responsibilities of the position include leading the Pima County land surveying staff as well as working on a variety of projects and tasks for DOT and other departments within the county. The Survey Manager strategizes, plans, organizes, controls, manages, and actively participates in professional land surveying activities in alignment with, and support of, the statutory requirements of the County Engineer and land surveying needs throughout Pima County.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional land surveying experience plus two years of supervisory experience, which may be concurrent with the required professional experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any state is required at time of appointment. State of Arizona registration must be obtained within six months of appointment. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/registration shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Other working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department - Transportation
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5196 - Survey Manager
Salary Grade: 17
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 Annually
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 03/14/2025.
Pima County Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively seeking an experienced Survey Manager to join our Construction Monitoring team.
Responsibilities of the position include leading the Pima County land surveying staff as well as working on a variety of projects and tasks for DOT and other departments within the county. The Survey Manager strategizes, plans, organizes, controls, manages, and actively participates in professional land surveying activities in alignment with, and support of, the statutory requirements of the County Engineer and land surveying needs throughout Pima County.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Plans, organizes, controls, manages and participates in professional land surveying activities in the Department of Transportation and provides professional services to other county departments and a variety of outside agencies in support of the statutory requirements of the county engineer;
- Provides professional land surveying services to other County departments and various external agencies, including, but not limited to reviewing, commenting, and approving all written property descriptions and construction plans submitted to the County that may impact County-owned or -controlled properties, such as rights of way, parcels, and use easements;
- Reviews and coordinates with the Real Property Department on all Legal Descriptions prepared for Pima County use;
- Reviews and provides comments on design plans for new projects, improvement projects, and maintenance projects;
- Develops, negotiates, and administers multiple professional land survey services contracts, including contracts for aerial photogrammetric surveys in conformance with procurement policy and procedures;
- Maintains coordination and communications with other county departments regarding survey needs including administering scope and fees for outside survey consultant contracts;
- Develops and maintains the official Pima County land survey records;
- Serves as technical resource on development and implementation of geographic information system (GIS) projects, and related policy and procedures;
- Reviews and certifies compliance with quality assurance regulations section staff and contracted survey work;
- Supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and support staff;
- Supervises highly complex or sensitive land surveys and resolves difficult technical problems for assigned survey crews;
- Supervises, participates in and approves the reduction and recording of survey field notes;
- Maintains or ensures staff maintenance of security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of duties;
- Testifies as an expert witness on survey-related matters in lawsuits brought by the County, outside agencies, or individuals;
- Provides support to the Division Manager regarding the survey section budget.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional land surveying experience plus two years of supervisory experience, which may be concurrent with the required professional experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Active registered Land Surveyor in the State of Arizona.
- Minimum two (2) years experience managing a survey department.
- Minimum one (1) years experience utilizing and applying GIS and geodetic data and mapping.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any state is required at time of appointment. State of Arizona registration must be obtained within six months of appointment. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/registration shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Other working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $80,508 - $96,610
