Chief Surveyor

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Chief Surveyor

Salary

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Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00655

Department

Transportation

Division

Engineering and Construction Administration

Opening Date

10/03/2024

Closing Date

10/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision is responsible for planning, evaluating, conducting and/or directing surveying activities; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages land survey projects in the areas of boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, transportation/right-of-way, topographic, utility and construction staking

• Gives direction to survey crews and technicians in obtaining alignment, topographic, cross-sectional, horizontal and vertical information necessary for engineering design and construction of roadway, utility and bridge projects

• Supervises crews in the operation of all survey instruments and equipment and provides training as required

• Reviews work of surveying staff and outside consultants

• Provides guidance and direction to upper management within areas of surveying and land description

• Identifies and establishes land boundaries and legal descriptions of land for conveyance and recording purposes or to determine encroachments in the public right-of-way

• Reviews, signs and certifies topographic maps, survey plats, and other documents as a registered surveyor

• Meets with public, property owners and public officials regarding surveys, existing and proposed right of way plans and/or prepares descriptions for acquisition of property

• Provides survey-related information to other City offices, contractors, developers, attorneys and the general public - Produces survey base maps for engineering projects from topographic and planimetric and photogrammetric survey data;

• organizes, digitizes, and categorizes survey data

• Coordinates plan/project activities with other offices

• Coordinates the research and collection of all legal documents to ascertain proper ownership of parcels

• Prepares and/or reviews warranty deeds, legals descriptions, easement descriptions and work agreements

• Researches state, county and city public records (maps, property deeds, surveys, highway plans, city plans, subdivision plats) and/or utility companies, private engineering firms and surveying firms

• Checks proposed record plats for accuracy prior to recording

• Prepares budget needs for survey and survey related computer equipment

• Maintains and calibrates survey instruments; monitors and accounts for factors pertaining to GPS surveying (solar storms, atmospheric, radio and cellular interference)

• Transfers survey data collected into computer and prepares files for design use

• Programs and reprograms Survey Data Recorders as necessary

• May appear in court as an expert witness

• Prepares final topographic survey and other survey data as required in engineering design software for use by engineering design or construction staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Surveying principles, practices and terminology

• Instrument and equipment used in survey work

• ALTA/NPS surveys

• Boundary surveys

• Microsoft office products

• CADD, COGO, GPS, and GIS

Skill in:

• Oral and written communications.

• Performing professional survey work

• Reading and interpreting construction plans

• Researching boundary and property ownership determination

• Evaluating new technology and purchase of new equipment

• Supervising subordinate personnel

Ability to:

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and assignments simultaneously

• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Level 1 ($51.33/Hour)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences and four (4) years of surveying experience with a Professional Surveyor License.

Additional or Special Requirements

• Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the State of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license must get their Ohio Professional Surveyor’s license within one (1) year of hire date.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Level 2 ($52.87/Hour)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering with at least 24 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours of approved surveying courses in surveying directly and mapping arts and sciences and eight (8) years of surveying experience with a Professional Surveyor License.

Additional or Special Requirements

• Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the State of Ohio or be a licensed Professional Surveyor in another state at the time of application. Individuals without the State Professional Surveyor license must get their Ohio Professional Surveyor’s license within one (1) year of hire date.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will occasionally stand. This employee will frequently walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is constantly indoors and rarely outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This employee will occasionally work in varied/extreme temperatures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Chief Surveyor (3943)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Doctorate or Professional Degree

• Master's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Some College

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 11th Grade

• 10th Grade

• 9th Grade

• 8th Grade

• None of the above

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  If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?

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  Do you possess a State of Ohio Professional Surveyor license or a Professional Surveyor License from another state? (If yes, please attach information to verify your license to your application)

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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