Deputy County Surveyor

You can obtain an application packet from the lobby at the entrance of 401 E. 3rd Street or by downloading the forms from the Wasco County website.

Wasco County: https://www.co.wasco.or.us/departments/human_resources/employment.php

Once completed, please return the forms via email, mail, or in-person using the following contact details:

Email: application@co.wasco.or.us

Address: Wasco County Human Resources

401 E. 3rd Street, Suite 200 – 2nd Floor

The Dalles, OR 97058

**Please be aware that incomplete application packets will not be considered for employment.**

Position Title: Deputy County Surveyor

Union: Non-Union

Working Title: Deputy Surveyor

Salary Grade: P - $6,703.89 - $7,043.28

Reports to: County Surveyor

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department: Surveyor’s Office/Public Works

General Position Summary:

The Deputy Surveyor is responsible for assisting the County Surveyor in performing the duties as outlined in ORS 209 and the survey provisions of ORS 92 & ORS 100. This position performs supervisory and advanced technical survey work in making land and road surveys and re-establishing section or designated land claim corners. Serves as the County Surveyor’s principal assistant.

Essential Functions (in a typical work week):

· Prepare survey maps, draft plans, and other drawings. Prepare and check property descriptions.

· Operate survey equipment and instruct other in its proper usage.

· Work with other agencies and the public to address concerns with property line descriptions and locations.

· Locate and reference property corners and rights of way for Wasco County Public Works.

· Review surveys completed by licensed land surveyors for compliance with ORS.

· Performs survey research tasks in support of Wasco County business needs, member of the public, and other government entities, prepares legal descriptions for County Projects.

· Prepare agenda items for Wasco County Board of County Commissioners meetings.

· Assign, coordinate, supervise and perform survey field work.

· Provide training for field survey personnel and improved efficiency and accuracy in performing work.

· Insure that survey work or survey-related projects are properly surveyed and are performed in a timely fashion.

· Trains and maintains the work standards of Surveyor’s office staff to meet established project requirements and applicable Oregon Survey Laws.

· Use computer software for CAD work such s including drafting survey projects and to input the received data for various public works projects, Use computer to store and summarize field data. Maintain files on project status.

· Input data and assist in maintaining databases including filing and recording surveys.

· Assume responsibilities delegated by County Surveyor in the absence of the County Surveyor.

· Officially approve survey maps, plats and legal descriptions on behalf of Wasco County as directed by County Surveyor on an occasional basis.

Secondary Functions (in a typical work week):

This is a continuation of listing work assignments. Functions that can be or are regularly performed by others are listed here, in a format similar or identical to the previous section.

Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, plans, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for determining road right-of-way, road status, road authority or jurisdiction, and other requests for road information.

Assists public works crews by designing and staking road appurtenance and structures as needed, such as culverts, road slopes, bridges, stockpiles or other transportation related items.

Assists in preparing plans, estimates, and specifications describing locations, character, quantities and costs for road construction, improvements, or maintenance projects.

Responsibility/Accountability:

This section of the job description describes the amount and breadth of responsibility and accountability that rests with the position, including the expected results of the position, the impact on County operations and activities, and the responsibility for budget.

Moderate, but distinct impact on organization operations, program outcomes, revenue, and expense or budgetary outcomes. Responsibility for the prudent use of assets, including assigned equipment, material, or labor, is moderate and often includes responsibility for others' use of organization assets. Some program or policy development affecting the organization and its offerings is part of the job responsibility. “Customer” service is an important part of the job and actions would likely impact user's sense of satisfaction.

Supervision of Employees:

This section of the job description describes the supervisory responsibility assigned including the range and types of supervisory functions performed, from directing work activities and delegating assignments to coaching, counseling, making disciplinary decisions, hiring, firing, salary actions, performance appraisal, training, etc. as well as the types of employees supervised.

Positions at this level are normally responsible for some supervisory responsibilities, including providing daily work direction, provide input regarding hiring, disciplining, terminating employees, making pay adjustments, and/or making employee job/assignment changes. This is the of County supervision and would typically be at the nonexempt level where similar work to subordinates is performed as a portion of routine assignments.

Interpersonal Skills/Contacts:

This section of the job description describes the characteristics of personal interaction with others including the frequency of contacts with others, the breadth of interactions (within the County, outside the County, with vendors/contractors, dealing directly with the public, etc.), and the level of persons interacted with. Also, included in this section is the reason for contact such as gaining cooperation; use negotiation, tact, teamwork, and sensitivity; or the likelihood of dealing with disagreeable or hostile individuals.

Moderate, but distinct impact on organization operations, program outcomes, revenue, and expense or budgetary outcomes. Responsibility for the prudent use of assets, including assigned equipment, material, or labor, is moderate and often includes responsibility for others' use of organization assets. Some program or policy development affecting the organization and its offerings is part of the job responsibility. “Customer” service is an important part of the job and actions would likely impact user's sense of satisfaction.

Working Conditions:

This section of the job descriptions outlines the work environment, conditions, and hazards that are encountered in the course of assigned work. This includes the personal risk, hazard, varying work schedules, and level of interruptions, job pressure, and the need to frequently juggle priorities and work assignments. Also, exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as high noise levels, heat or cold, inside or outside work, exposure to electricity, chemicals, poor lighting, confinements, machinery, interactions with disturbed or dangerous individuals, personal attacks, contact with contagious disease, or situations where personal safely cannot be assured.

This level has a work environment in which moderate hazards or obstacles exist. There is some personal risk or hazard from job interactions, working environment, or job pressure. Job conditions may be somewhat uncomfortable due to varying work environments; outside job tasks; inclement weather; exposure to chemicals, machinery, electricity, or individuals of unpredictable, possibly harmful intent, etc. Positions where there are constantly changing priorities, constant interruptions to work flow, and constant shifts in task assignment should be placed at this level. Work that is somewhat physically demanding and which creates a possible risk of personal injury should also be placed at this level.

Physical Requirements:

This section of the job description describes the physical effort and manual labor, such as sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, digging, operating equipment, performing with speed, etc., as well as the dexterity required to complete the job functions. The need for travel, extended hours, and situations of physical discomfort are also outlined here.

Positions at this level regularly require moderate physical effort and guide labor, such as carrying and frequent lifting of light items, some lifting of moderately heavy objects (25-40 pounds), constant movement, or the requirement to stand for the majority of the work assignments. This rating also includes job situations where a of speed and guide dexterity are important. Positions that have limited mobility and must sit in one pace for the bulk of the work day should also be placed at this level. Positions where driving is one of the responsibilities are to be placed at this level.

A valid driver’s license is required as an essential function of this position.

Education, Experience, and Certification/Licensure:

This section of the job description outlines the education, previous experience, professional licenses, certifications, and specific skills necessary to perform the assigned work.

Positions at this level require abilities, skills, training, and/or knowledge base equivalent to a senior level technician or para-professional capacity. Positions require abilities, skills, training, and/or knowledge base equal to those gained in a two-year technical or vocational program beyond high school. Positions at this level may also be generalists whose knowledge base must cover a variety of areas, but not in great depth. Two to four years of previous related experience is typically required. The ability to identify variations from the norms, seek answers, and do initial problem solving are aspects of job requirements.

Below is an outline of the specific Education type, Experience type or licensure/certification that is required for this role. The County will also consider any equivalent combinations of the qualifying criteria.

· A graduate of a 4-year program in land surveying or civil engineering is preferred. Only candidates with the necessary combination of education and experience required to be registered as a professional land Surveyor in the State of Oregon will be considered.

· Must have a minimum of 2-4 years of professional land surveying experience specifically dealing with the interpretation of complex and inter-related deeds, historic boundary determinations, and restoration of public land corners; beyond the 4 years of professional-level work experience required to become licensed land surveyor in Oregon.

· Must be a registered professional land surveyor in the State of Oregon, per ORS 209.

Additionally, an individual in this position models Wasco County’s core values and cultural initiatives.

Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities are available to all persons, in regards to age, ancestry, color disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, race, religion sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local law.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and/or applicable star and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process should notify Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.25 - $43.34 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41 - $43