The County Surveyor’s Office, under the Tulare County Resource Management Agency – Public Works Branch, is currently recruiting for a Land Surveyor I/II to support field surveying operations for Public Works projects. The position will primarily support field operations through both fieldwork and related office tasks, including the collection of topographic and boundary data, and assistance with right-of-way and infrastructure projects. The position may also include the review of survey maps, legal descriptions, and other documents submitted to the County Surveyor’s Office.
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Resource Management Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Level I: $6,286 – $7,661 Monthly
Level II: $7,010 – $8,543 Monthly
Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
Level I:
- Perform a variety of land surveying functions for County projects relating to land, hydraulics, road, bridge, soil and similar work.
- Act as a survey party chief or assist survey party chief.
- Perform land surveying calculations.
In Addition To The Above, Level II:
- Perform surveying duties of average difficulty on assigned projects.
- Research, plan and conduct field surveys including boundary, control and topographic mapping.
- Perform construction layout, staking, checks and as-builts.
For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here.
For a full list of duties for Level II, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:
Level I:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, geomatics engineering or a closely related field.
Level II:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in geomatics engineering or a closely related field.
Education Equivalency:
Level I:
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year for year basis.
Level II:
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible qualifying experience in civil engineering or geomatics engineering may be considered in lieu of education on a year for year basis.
Experience:
Level II:
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible qualifying experience.
Knowledge Of:
- Principles of engineering.
- Engineering terminology and symbols.
- Basic legal requirements pertaining to geomatics engineering areas in a public agency such as Professional Land Surveyor Act, Subdivision Map Act and County Subdivision Ordinances.
- Field survey methods and techniques.
- Use of automated surveying software.
- Property descriptions.
- Public land survey system.
- Measurement errors and adjustment methods, survey accuracy standards.
In Addition To The Above, Level II:
- Geomatics engineering applications.
- Construction equipment.
- Construction staking methods.
- Safety rules and regulations.
- Research methodology.
- Boundary control and legal principles.
- Legal descriptions.
- Map Projections and coordinate systems.
- Coordinate transformations.
- Mapping standards.
- Safe work practices.
Skill/Ability To:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Perform surveying work, read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
- Work independently and within a team environment.
In Addition To The Above, Level II:
- Read, understand and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Check calculations, plans and maps for accuracy and conformance with standards and regulations.
- Read and interpret plans, maps, deeds, legal descriptions and other records.
- Collect information and organize it into manageable form.
- Review and write legal descriptions.
For a full list of skills/abilities for Level I, please click here.
For a full list of skills/abilities for Level II, please click here.
License Or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Level I:
- Ability to obtain or possession of a Surveyor in Training Certificate issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Level II
- Possession of a Land Surveyor in Training certificate issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 3
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP)
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Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday
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Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company
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Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe your experience and/or training in the completion of control and topographic surveys, emphasizing your experience in the field collection to finished deliverable workflows. Including collection methods, data processing, adjustments, and map preparation. What field equipment, software, and methods have you worked with?
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Describe your experience and/or training in construction layout, particularly in office tasks such as calculations, data preparation, and coordinating field staking. What tools, both software and hardware, have you used?
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Describe your experience and/or training in completing boundary surveys, focusing on office-based research, map preparation, and document review. What sources of recorded and unrecorded materials do you typically use?
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What is your experience using Trimble software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS software in an office setting to process survey data, create deliverables, and support field operations? Describe your level of expertise and how you've applied these tools in office workflows.
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Describe your experience in reviewing survey-related maps, legal descriptions, and other survey work products.
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Describe your field experience in recovering survey monuments and preparing location tie sketches. How have you documented monument recovery in the field, and what role have you played in preparing related documentation for office use?
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Do you currently possess a Land Surveyor in Training certificate issued by the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
