Position Title: City Surveyor Job Description: This City Surveyor position directs and manages the field and office survey personnel and activities for their applicable department (Airport, City, or Public Utilities). Applies expert knowledge and training to ensure that surveys meet the specified requirements of city, state, and federal laws, and industry-established surveying practices. This position requires strategic thinking, research, understanding and management of the department’s short- and long-range project goals, as well as the ability to keep current in surveying techniques including Global Positioning System (GPS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) technological changes related to the field of surveying. About the Position: The City Surveyor oversees all survey activities for Salt Lake City, ensuring land surveys meet legal, regulatory, and accuracy standards. This role involves managing projects related to city properties, easements, and infrastructure, reviewing and certifying survey documents, and coordinating with city departments and other agencies to achieve short- and long-term goals. The City Surveyor also develops policies, integrates advanced technologies like GPS and GIS, manages the survey section's budget, and serves as an expert witness in legal disputes. This position requires strategic planning and staying current with evolving surveying techniques and practices. Position Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000 annually based on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + Paid vacation and personal leave + Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment + Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Key Responsibilities: + Plans, schedules, and oversees projects classified by state law as land surveys, including property and lease boundaries, wetland boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and monument perpetuation. + Oversees and performs survey services for their respective Departments + Performs final section review of plats, field notes and records prepared by City surveyors that are similarly classified by state law as “land surveys”. Checks measurement and descriptive data as needed. Signs, dates and stamps records and plats as required by the State for certification. Performs final section review and performs signatory approval of survey plats, descriptions and documents that are submitted by City divisions and departments for surveyor review and approval. + Attends meetings to work with other department managers to establish common short- and long-range project goals. Coordinates such projects with engineering, participating City departments and other local government agencies. + Hires, coaches, and evaluates assigned surveying staff. Oversees and manages the work of the survey project teams. Develops and implements office policies, operating procedures, and survey practices. Ensures that professional development in the areas of GPS, UAV’s, GIS, CAD and other surveying technologies are achieved both individually and at the survey team level. + Develops the survey section budget for survey equipment and software and submits it for approval. Responsible for daily monitoring and appropriate expenditure of allocated funds. + Stays current on new surveying technology and practices and helps implement them within the department. This includes datum changes. + Acts as the City’s expert witness in court concerning disputes arising from work performed. + May perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in surveying from an accredited college or university and eight years professional experience as surveyor in responsible charge of survey projects, survey records, and professional survey staff, including a minimum of four (4) years as a Survey Party Chief with expertise in GPS, GIS, CAD or other surveying technologies. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis but must include a minimum of four (4) years as a surveyor in responsible charge of survey projects and survey records. + Current valid Utah State Professional Land Surveyor’s License, or the ability to obtain such license within six months of hire. + Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card, or the ability to obtain such license within six months of hire. Working Conditions: + Moderate physical activity. On occasion, pushes, pulls or lifts weights of up to 50 lbs. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching or bending. Frequent exposure to vehicular traffic in the oversight of field studies. + Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demand of the position. + Intermittent exposure to extreme weather conditions (snow, rain, and/or heat). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time DEPARTMENT Public Services Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services + Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off + 12 vacation days to start + 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday + Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually + 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents + Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.