Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the functions of the surveying section of Public Works; reviews survey requests and determines scopes of work and work plans for projects; evaluates bid proposals, consultant submissions, and new equipment performance; evaluates section performance and the section’s interaction with other sections and departments within and outside of the County; enforces safety rules and regulations; estimates costs and makes recommendations for section budget.
Supervises and directs the work of Engineering Map Supervisors, Licensed Land surveyors, Survey Technicians, Engineering Technicians, Project Managers, and other assigned staff; directs staff to ensure work completion and maintenance of standards; plans, assigns, and reviews work; coordinates and/or provides training and instruction; evaluates employee performance; responds to employee questions, concerns, and problems; approves employee timesheets and leave requests; prepares and reviews documents related to timesheets, requests for leave, and overtime; develops and monitors unit work plans and work performance standards; monitors and provides for training needs; meets with employees individually and as a unit; recommends personnel actions including selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, or discharge.
Prepares and reviews a variety of survey related documentation (parcel maps, legal descriptions, records of surveys, subdivision maps, drawings, etc.) for technical accuracy for use in projects or for record keeping; reviews and approves condominium and Air Rights plats for recording at the County Recorder’s Office; assists with review of property legal descriptions for the County Land Bank and the Prosecutor’s Office. Performs supporting administrative responsibilities; attends a variety of trainings and meetings (pre-construction meetings, project status meetings, consultant meetings, etc.); provides road, bridge, and property records for public records requests; stays abreast of new technology and equipment in the surveying field; develops and implements improvements in survey methods, procedures, and equipment.
Monday-Friday flexible hours 8 hour work day OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) Medical Benefits Vacation and sick time 12 Holidays per year Salary commensurate with experience within the pay range $91,000-$127,379.20
Must possess a Professional Surveyor license (PS)
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Search Job ID: 1379 Chief Surveyor