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Survey Specialist Senior



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Survey Specialist Senior

This listing closes on 10/5/2022 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Salary

$85,583.40 - $103,974.48 Annually

Location

Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2022-PWK8636R-FEB

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works Engineering Survey

Opening Date

05/18/2022

Closing Date

10/5/2022 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Description


Snohomish County Public Works Engineering Services Survey Group is hiring a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to fill a Survey Specialist Senior position. We offer job stability, telework, flexible schedules, excellent benefits, and an excellent team environment to work in.
 
Well qualified candidates will have broad surveying experience, high professional standards, have excellent communication skills, be proficient with AutoDesk’s Civil 3D and will manage their time in a dynamic work environment.
 
The population of Snohomish County is growing, and our road system is growing with it.  Every county road project is built on the foundation created by a Survey Specialist Senior.
 
As a Survey Specialist Senior, you will perform senior level professional surveying assignments and lead survey staff to perform advanced surveying assignments requiring the application of surveying principals and law.  You and your team will be tasked with creating the topography maps and right of way plans for County improvements projects.  You will oversee all the required surveying.  This includes designing project control, directing, and performing drafting, reviewing field work, researching boundaries, making field visits, coordinating with engineers, writing legal descriptions, stamping plans, and setting new monumentation.  Your team will be one of the first ones on the project and one of the last ones off the project.  Your responsibilities will also include reviewing deeds, exhibits and surveys submitted by professional land surveyors that are going through the land planning and development process.
 
This job posting is to fill one position and to create an eligibility register to fill future Survey Specialist Senior positions within the next 6 months.       
 
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
   

  • Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). 
  • Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
  • Flexible work schedules for some positions.
  • Career development training
  • Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month.
  • Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing two weeks of vacation a year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
  • Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays annually.
  • Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
  • Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
  • Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. 
  • Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.  
 
Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can at present be performed with a hybrid of remote and office work as needed.

Snohomish County has implemented a pilot telework policy through December 2022.  It is anticipated there will be long-term hybrid telework options for many positions.  For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.
 
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
 
About Engineering Services
Our Engineering Services Division in Public Works encourages a strong team environment for employees to develop career pathways with growth potential and personal satisfaction knowing their role contributes to well-constructed projects for the citizens of Snohomish County.
  
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,600 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
 
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.  
 
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.   We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
   
 For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.

Job Duties

BASIC FUNCTION

     Perform senior level professional surveying assignments and lead survey staff performing advanced surveying assignments requiring the application of surveying principals and law. Seals plans, Records of Survey, right-of-way plans, legal descriptions and exhibits developed under his/her direction with Professional Land Surveyor's (PLS) stamp. Technical resource for the County Surveyor to manage complex projects or project components.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
  1. Project management, analysis, and resolution of right-of-way for public works roads and structures; produces plans, exhibits, right-of-way plans and records of survey of public works facilities such as roadways, bridges, surface water systems, and solid waste sites.
  2. Conducts or directs the preparation of surveys by identifying and examining the documents and project needs; interpretation of all forms of evidence including the collection of field data and the technical evaluations used to develop recommendations.
  3. Reviews survey work to ensure proposed surveys meet project needs, surveying specifications and regulatory requirements.
  4. Prepares and reviews survey work to ensure proposed surveys meet project needs, surveying specifications and regulatory requirements.
  5. Prepares requests for proposals for professional surveying, consulting services; reviews requests from consultants for changes in scope of work and recommends appropriate action.
  6. Acts a technical resource in a specialized area of surveying to resolve complex problems within the public right of way and provide assistance in correcting related problems on adjacent private property.
  7. Conducts field trips to inspect project sites during planning and design phases, and during construction for compliance with specifications and plans.
  8. Provides technical support and acts as surveying liaison between public works, consulting engineering firms and other governmental agencies; reviews agency documents preparing and presenting comments on behalf of the department.
  9. Coordinates the location, notification and preparation of presentations at public meetings for assigned projects and assists in other project manager's public meetings. Provides technical testimony at Public Hearings or Meetings.
  10. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to survey staff.
  11.  Assigns, leads, and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises assists and trains subordinates as necessary. Participates in the selection of new employees, and makes recommendations regarding employee hiring. Input to supervisor on subordinate staff performance reviews.
  12. Researches and prepares pertinent data and reports for legal counsel for court actions and represents public works on matters pertaining to real property and condemnations.
  13. Reviews and approves survey control plans and contract documents before they are used in the public bidding process for county construction projects.
  14. Prepares legal descriptions and exhibits for right-of-way acquisition and construction easements.
  15. Assures the accuracy of surveying standards and standard specifications used by the county staff; updates survey standards and specifications as needed and maintains up to date files of survey standard drawings and standard specifications for staff use. Job duties.
  16. Develops recommendations for the County Surveyor relating to the impacts to the monumentation in the county road system.
  17. Supervises or conducts field and office investigations required to obtain representative topographic, boundary, right-of-way or construction data; such investigations may be through research, data collection, terrestrial surveys or use of Global Positioning Systems.
  18.  Evaluates field data and makes surveying recommendations pertaining to topographic, boundary, right-of-way, geodetic or construction surveys.
  19. Manages the maintenance of and acquires data for the public land survey system within Snohomish County. 
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
  1. Performs related duties as required.
 
 

Minimum Qualifications

     A Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying or related field; AND four (4) years of Professional Land Surveying experience; OR, Washington state registration as a Professional Land Surveyor; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
  
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

      A Washington State Professional Land Surveyor's license or ability to obtain such license within one year of employment.
 
     A valid Washington State Driver's License.
 

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of: 
  • surveying mathematics applied to area of specialization;
  • surveying principles and practices and the technology and equipment applicable to the area of specialization;
  • the current codes, trends, and developments in the field of surveying;
  • word processing, electronic scheduling, spreadsheets, databases, GIS, computer-aided mapping and coordinate geometry;
  • principles of project management, organization and administration
  • Laws and regulations applicable to the area of assignment. 
Ability to: 
  • direct and inspect the work of consultants and contractors on surveying studies and projects;
  • prepare and manage project activities, including monitoring budgets, work schedules, grant requirements and progress reviews;
  • plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates
  • prepare or oversee the preparation of surveying records and plans;
  • communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • perform AutoCAD assignments. 
SUPERVISION

      Employees report to and receive direction from a Public Works Supervisor III or above. A high degree of independent judgment and action is exercised in planning projects and programs and resolving administrative and technical problems within the framework of established codes, policies, budgetary limits and sound surveying practices.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
 
     The work is performed in an office environment with frequent field trips to locations throughout the county to make site visits, attend meetings, or coordinate work activities. Meetings or project requirements may involve working evenings, weekends or holidays as necessary. Physical hazards may occur from traffic or from construction equipment in the field. 
 
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week. 
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Commuting Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
  • Leave & Holidays 
Voluntary Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation 457(b)
  • Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
  • Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
  • Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
  • Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

01
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.

A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.

Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a Washington State Professional Land Surveyor's license or the the ability to obtain one within one year of employment?
  • Yes
  • No, however, I do have the ability to obtain one within one year of employment
  • No
03
What is your highest level of education in surveying or related surveying field?
  • No degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher
04
How many years of Land Surveying experience do you have?
  • No experience to two (2) years experience
  • Two (2) years to less than four (4) years experience
  • Four (4) years to less than six (6) years experience
  • Six (6) years to less than eight (8) years experience
  • Eight (8) or more years experience
05
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?
  • Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License
  • No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
  • No, I do not have the ability to obtain one
06
Describe your land surveying experience, training, and credentials. Please include the types and complexity of the projects you have been involved in and what your role was in those projects.
07
Describe your experience using Autodesk's Civil 3D to manage and create survey data and plans.

* Required Question

Agency
Snohomish County
Phone
(425) 388-3411
Website
http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553
Address
3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

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