Survey Section Manager - Citrus County : Job Details

The Survey Section Manager supervises the management and operations of County surveying activities. Performs duties related to the coordination of survey activities and quality control of survey projects. Works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects. Reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Reviews staff and consultant conducted surveys. Certifies and seals surveys.
• Provides survey advice to County staff and represents County in meetings, hearings and other meetings related to surveying activities.
• Conducts field checks of surveying projects in progress to monitor project activity, resolves timely field problems or questions and determines procedures to be implemented.
• Establishes and monitors technical surveying and drafting procedures and methods and resolves surveying and drafting problems.
• Checks field notes for accuracy and consistency. Initiates corrective measures or procedural changes as needed.
• Performs computations required to prepare legal descriptions and surveys.
• Monitors and reviews contracted mapping and surveying activity to ensure quality control.
• Consults with other County staff to interpret survey requests, explains land surveying aspects of projects and coordinates surveying input with planning and execution of County projects.
• Monitors technological advances in survey equipment, procedures, techniques, and methods. Determines feasibility for County use and instructs survey personnel in their use when appropriate.
• Participates in departmental projects. Prepares correspondence and surveyor reports.
• Responds timely to inquiries, requests, and complaints from County citizens.
• Leads and/or attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or closely related field, preferred.
• Four (4) years relevant experience.
• Previous surveying experience in responsible charge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have Florida Professional Survey Mapper license.
• Must have strong working knowledge of AutoCad Civil 3D 2024.
• Ability to perform technical mathematical computations, to make estimates and tests, and compile survey data and statistics.
• Knowledge of general construction specifications and plans. Ability to operate surveying instruments (i.e., GPS, RTK, Robotics) in the performance of duties, and to test and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Ability to effectively compute, plan, lay out, direct, and supervise the work of the field survey crew.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting and occasional crawling, climbing, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, pushing and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

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