WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild and all other applicants meeting the minimum requirements.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $91,536 - $128,073 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

• Coordinates survey crews and inspectors and data from preliminary design through construction of project.
• Assigns crew members to survey and inspection tasks, coordinates survey or inspection work in progress and resolves problems in the field as they occur.
• Checks plat maps for mathematical data to ensure that bearings and distances are shown in a clear, concise manner; verifies accuracy of data; ensures that plats conform to state law and County ordinances; and ensures that boundary lines do not conflict with existing recorded plats.
• Researches new projects for legal description, transit level notes, previous survey data and other relevant information.
• Reviews plans and specifications and all survey notes for roads, bridges and sewers.
• Interprets plans and specifications for County construction projects.
• Computes, calculates and checks all horizontal and vertical computations.
• Administers personnel matters including assigning work, evaluating performance, administering discipline and approving leave time.
• Trains personnel to use new methods and equipment to perform survey and inspection tasks.
• Determines supplies, equipment maintenance and new equipment needed.
• Reviews plans and specs for possible problem with County right of way or acquisition of easements and additional right of way.
• Determines County Road right of ways using current and past survey records.
• Resolves existing problems with roadways and right of way.
• Advises road maintenance crews of location of right of way as needed.
• Prepares drawing and legal description for Right of Way department and the Assessor’s office.
• Writes legal descriptions and easements.
• Communicates with property owners, contractors, and the general public to explain survey purpose, secures permission to enter property and conducts surveys and to resolves complaints.
• Records and perpetuates section corners, street and road controls and records references.
• Maintains records and prepares reports regarding surveys and inspections performed.
• Assists other County departments in matters pertaining to land surveying.
• Directs the placement of property boundary markers.
• Recommends modifications or changes to procedures of methods of accomplishing County projects.
• Testifies in Superior Court and Federal Court as an expert witness.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities for Land Surveyor’s License.
• five (5) years of professional land surveying experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment;
• Possession of a valid Washington State Professional Land Surveyor's License
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of employment.

• Knowledge of the techniques, principles and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of the standard equipment and technology utilized for land survey.
• Knowledge of mathematics utilized in surveying.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and phone etiquette.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels and with various community resources and agencies.
• Skilled in applying customer service techniques.
• Skilled in preparing technical reports.
• Skilled in the use of computer technology including spread sheets, word processing, data bases and graphics software.
• Ability to apply knowledge of boundary and monumentation law and regulations to survey research, technical procedures and problem resolution.
• Ability to effectively supervise projects through to completion and according to established deadlines.
• Ability to deal with citizens and customers in a tactful, calm, courteous and professional manner, often under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to resolve problems, use discretion, and make independent judgments.
• Ability to learn new work processes and adapt to change.