Professional Surveyor - Lucas County Ohio : Job Details

Job Description The Professional Land Surveyor supervises a survey crew engaged in surveying the earth's surface to determine precise location and measurement points, elevations, lines, areas and contours. Performs related administrative work as required. Responsibilities ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POSITION 90% (1) Acts as a supervisor of field crews. Directs, plans, and trains employees. Makes effective recommendations on personnel related issues of employees engaged in determining exact location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas and contours of the earth's surface. Secures data used for construction, plan design, determination of land boundaries, right-of-ways and other related purposes. Calculates information needed to conduct survey from both written and electronically generated notes, records and sketches of work performed or data secured. Performs and/or oversees layout staking for construction of various design projects. Performs in-field drainage design. Assumes Survey Technician duties when needed. Review preliminary plats and records plats to verify compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Writes and reviews legal descriptions for deeds and easements. 5% (2) Answers questions from property owners and the general public and performs other public relations activities as required. 5% (3) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Attends professional education and training sessions, seminars and workshops as directed. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Maintains required licenses and/or certifications as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in surveying or a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with surveying courses required for licensure in the State of Ohio; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of the above stated qualifications. Must be a licensed Professional Surveyor (P.S.) in the State of Ohio; or must hold a Valid Surveyor Intern (S.I.) license issued in the State of Ohio, with ability to obtain a Professional Surveyor (P.S.) license in the State of Ohio within four years of being appointed to the position. Experienced with and able to work with GPS, Robotic Total Stations, Electronic Data Recorders and related survey equipment and programs. Have strong computer skills and proficiency with Auto CAD, GIS, and COGO programs. Ability to manage survey crews and communicate effectively with both office and field personnel. Able to work outside in all weather and physically able to climb ditch banks , and dig for monuments, etc. Must possess a valid driver's license with driving privileges in the State of Ohio and insurable driving record. BENEFITS In addition to competitive wages, the Lucas County Engineer's Office provides a generous benefits package which includes:

• Affordable health insurance including vision (Single or Family Plan)
• Free dental and prescription drug plan
• Free life insurance
• Affordable voluntary insurance plans (Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plans, etc.)
• Wellness program activities and reimbursements (Fitness Memberships, Smoking Cessation Programs, Cardiac Rehabilitation ProgrAms, Weight Management)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Vacation, Holidays)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pension- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Deferred Compensation Programs
• Safety Boot Voucher Program and other provided PPE and Uniform Items
• Quality Work/Life Balance- No overnight work. Standard 40 hour workweek. 4-day workweek in the summer.

The Lucas County Engineer's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.