Survey Manager

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing the survey section and performs professional surveying duties in support of department operations.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, develops, manages, and monitors the department's land survey and staff activities; establishes criteria and standards; plans, organizes and directs the work of survey parties; researches previous survey data; coordinates findings with engineering personnel, consultants, and others.

• Supervises and monitors the activities of a survey crew engaged in as-built, horizontal, and vertical control surveys, subdivision surveys, right-of-way surveys, cadastral surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, municipal infrastructure surveys, and construction staking; determines precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours; keeps accurate notes and records; creates alignment files, surfaces, and templates.

• Supervises and manages the department's Support Services Section staff; schedules and assigns duties; monitors vacation and sick leave balances; enforces personnel policies and procedures; participates in the hiring of support services staff; supervises and manages intern work assignments.

• Develops, manages, and monitors the development and implementation of a digital infrastructure information library, including data acquisition and conversion, database development, and the operation and maintenance of hardware and software; manages the archiving of project files and record drawing plans.

• Reviews subdivision plats, easements, boundary descriptions and survey-related documentation prepared by engineering consultants, surveyors, and other agencies for compliance with city ordinances, design standards and specifications, and professional standards and practices.

• Issues legal and boundary descriptions and easements for municipal projects; prepares property descriptions, reports, and land use documents; issues subdivision plats; affixes Professional Land Survey stamp and records documents at the County Recorder's office as required.

• Utilizes computer, CAD, and survey software to create comprehensive documents, to create and input spreadsheets and databases, and to file electronic documents.

• Facilitates communication with internal and external stakeholders in manners associated with surveying and record keeping.

• Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns from co-workers, other city staff, consultants,contractors, developers, and the general public.

• Prepares annual budget requests and administers budgeted funds.

• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with an associate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with eight years' land surveying experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of survey methods, tools, and instruments.

• Knowledge of construction materials, practices, and equipment.

• Knowledge of city, state, and federal regulations governing land surveying.

• Knowledge of budget and personnel management principles.

• Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the operation of job-related tools and equipment.

• Skill in the reading and interpretation of plans, blueprints, and specifications.

• Skill in making computations and calculations rapidly and accurately.

• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.

• Skill in oral and written communication.