Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Senior Land Surveyor in Riverside. The Senior Land Surveyor will support the department's Survey Division and will play an important role in supervising work performed in both the office or the field.

The incumbent may be responsible for supervising field survey crews performing construction survey activities and providing direction to office staff performing a variety of survey activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for executing the full scope of supervision for staff members, which includes setting the priorities of land survey personnel on either a field survey crew or in an office setting, monitoring the progress of work to ensure that projects are completed timely, and evaluating work performance. The incumbent will also perform complex land surveying work and may serve as a subject matter expert in specific functional areas.

This is the California registered land surveyor classification. Incumbents supervise field survey crews, OR an office section responsible for performing a specialized survey function, OR multiple sections performing diverse or less complex survey related functions. Incumbents report to a Supervising Land Surveyor and/or Survey Project Manager and are responsible for maintaining adherence to established policies and procedures within assigned sections.

The selected candidate will be a seasoned land surveyor with an in-depth understanding of survey principles and practices as applied to preliminary surveys, legal descriptions, subdivision mapping, construction, and topographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveys.

The most competitive candidates will have experience in the preparation / review of subdivision maps, legal descriptions, plat maps, corner records, records of survey, and minor land cases (parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance).The Senior Land Surveyor operates in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and customer service-oriented work environment and will draw upon considerable knowledge of County of Riverside ordinances and Map Preparation Manual, Caltrans manuals (Survey, Right-of-Way, Local Assistance Procedures), the Professional Land Surveyors Act, the Subdivision Map Act, and other related regulations to ensure the work is executed in accordance with requirements. A working knowledge of CADD software's such as Microstation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Civil 3d, and esri products (ArcMap, AGOL, ArcPRO, Portal) is desired.

For more information about the County of Riverside Surveyor, please view the following video here .

Meet The Team! The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments including, the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Environmental Health Department, Code Enforcement Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assigns and supervises, directly or through subordinates, technical and support staff engaged in various survey activities which may include: making preliminary, construction, property, subdivision, photogrammetric, elevation, or topographic surveys.

• Checking land division maps, records of survey maps, and corner records; processing geodetic and cadastral surveys; processing street name requests; providing survey information to public; preparing right-of-way descriptions, documents, maps and exhibits.

• Responsible for timely completion and technical proficiency of work assigned to area; monitors and participates in the training of subordinates.

• Reviews subordinate staff's performance, prepares evaluations, and recommends appropriate personnel actions; interviews and makes recommendations on the selection of subordinates.

• Provides field crews with necessary support data, and evaluates their reports for completeness and accuracy.

• Reviews pending jobs and supervises the assembly of all survey information such as construction and design plans, tract maps, parcel maps, and records of survey needed to accomplish survey work.

• Assists in the preparation of the budget by determining equipment needs and staffing requirements; provides technical information and assistance to engineers, and surveyors.

• Sets priorities, monitors progress of work, and advises on survey problems and procedures; prepares periodic progress and other activity reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year of land surveying experience in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of:Effective methods of supervising and training personnel; survey principles and practices as applied to preliminary, legal, land, construction, topographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric surveys; mathematics through trigonometry as applied to surveying; the general principles of the subdivision of land and the Subdivision Map Act; the State Coordinate System.

Ability to:Supervise, plan, and direct the work of others in a complex technical section; interpret plans, specifications, and survey notes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed Land Surveyor issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers,

OR

A certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued prior to January 1, 1982 by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Physical Requirements: Ability to supervise work in office and in the field in inclement and often in extreme weather conditions including, but not limited to, high temperatures and humidity and low temperatures including rain and snow. May need to lift, move, or carry heavy survey equipment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Deadline- Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Veterans' Preference

The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Degree Verification:

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts and professional license or email directly to atavaglione@rivco.org.

What's Next:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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