Salary : $66,441.00 - $88,024.00 Annually
Location : Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 23 / 24-01752
Department : Public Works
Division : Engineering
Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Summary
This position is responsible for managing and performing a variety of surveying and civil engineering design services for the Engineering Department and acquiring property for Town improvement and construction projects.
Qualifications
- 3 years of progressive experience in surveying
- Prefer at least one-year of supervisory experience
- North Carolina license required or proof of enrollment in surveying degree program
- Experience in survey preparation including site development surveys of existing and proposed properties.
Benefits
Health & Vision InsuranceDental InsuranceWellness ProgramPaid Time Off (12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 official Town holidays, & 3 personal leave days, annually)Local Government Retirement System401k Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, Life Insurance, and more!This position is driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy.
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
FLSA - EXEMPT
Essential Functions
Manages and provides advanced specialized and technical activities related to surveying and assigned projects.Provides customer support and responds to inquiries, complaints, and information requests; performs research or investigations; and verifies and provides procedure / process information.Responsible for maintaining documentation, performance reports, project files and assigned databases.Prepares surveys of existing or proposed Town properties for title transfers and / or capital improvement projects; prepares final plats, legal descriptions, and / or deed documents.Prepares site development surveys for other departments, indicating easements, parks, sidewalks, and street improvements; assists departments with developing and designing plans.Assists in coordinating site design by gathering field data, including topography, property and right-of-way lines, road alignments, vegetation, bodies of water, utility locations, and existing structures; enters data into software program; analyzes data and determines proposed site designs.Conducts pre-construction surveys, including placement of field stakes for control points and grade stakes for contractors.Conducts on-site inspections of capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, construction plans, and local ordinances, standards, and specifications.Prepares and manages contracts and approves payments for assigned projects.Consults with contractors, developers, property owners, and other Town departments to ensure Town's infrastructure is built properly and complies with specific grade requirements.Assists with reviewing plats and plans submitted by developers.Prepares requests for proposals for surveying and / or construction projects when outside consultants are necessary; recommends contractor selection.Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel.Assists with inspection of construction projects to ensure that engineering plans and principles are followed.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Exercised
The position requires managing and monitoring work performance by direct subordinate.
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, crawling, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, climbs ladders, uses tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and must be able to distinguish between shades of color and / or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
This work is performed outdoors and in an office environment. Field works includes navigating through heavy vegetation and steep terrain, crossing creeks, working in wetlands, and the environment normally associated with surveying.
Minimum Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Knowledge Of :
Town and department policies and procedures.Civil engineering practices.Civil, mechanical, and structural drafting.Surveying methods and practices.Knowledge and experience in contract administration and project management.Ability To :
Ability to review relevant ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.Perform drafting and designing.Read, develop, and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.Using a variety of drafting and surveying equipment.Supervise projects.Operating a computer and drafting software.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.Model behaviors that are consistent with the Town of Chapel Hill's values of RESPECT (Responsibility. Equity. Safety. Professionalism. Ethics. Communications. Teamwork.)EDUCATION
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of progressive experience in surveying and one year within Civil Engineering. Prefer at least one-year of supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATION
Possession of State of North Carolina certification as a Professional Land Surveyor, or ability to demonstrate the Board has been petitioned for licensing.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the base plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is optional and is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Paid Time Off
Vacation / Annual Leave : Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.Sick Leave : Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.Paid Parental Leave : Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.Paid Holidays : There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.Personal Leave : All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulativeLocal Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Prudential.457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by ICMA.Disability Insurance
Town Provided : The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income for non-job related injuries.Voluntary Short Term Disability : Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union : Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksitesAnnual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employmentTuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary periodTown has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https : / / www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org / employee-housing
Salary : $66,441 - $88,024
