County Surveyor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position serves as the County Surveyor for

Bayfield County under Wis. Stat. 59.45 and is responsible for managing

and maintaining Public Land Survey System (PLSS) records, reviewing land

division documents, and providing professional surveying guidance to

Bayfield County departments, private surveyors, and the public. Examples

of Duties Carry out statutory responsibilities of the County Surveyor in

accordance with Wis. Stat. 59.45. Maintain, restore, and document PLSS

section corners. Prepare and file tie sheets using WCCS (Bayfield County

Coordinate System) and GPS coordinates. Review and approve Certified

Survey Maps (CSMs) under Wis. Stat. 236.34. Respond to public inquiries

related to property boundaries and legal descriptions. Assist County

departments with surveying-related needs, easements, and legal property

boundary issues. Support County\'s Land Records Modernization Plan

through accurate surveying and mapping. Collaborate with Land Records

and GIS staff. Maintain and submit public records per Wis. Stat. 59.20.

Provide oversight and training in Wisconsin surveying principles to

staff or job shadows. Maintain detailed records of all field work

performed. Coordinate private survey review with Land Records Office to

ensure quality assurance and avoid conflicts of interest. Maintain

survey archives. Guide and implement section corner remonumentation.

Review survey maps and advise stakeholders. Assist with the County

subdivision ordinance. Supervise and support Survey Technician. Serve on

the Land Information Council. Provide boundary determination and

resolution support. Survey County-owned properties. Assist with County

land sales and acquisitions. Train staff in survey equipment and

software. Direct GIS/Survey Tech on survey projects. Perform tasks

assigned by the Land Information Officer. Maintain GPS coordinates in

PLSS. Conduct survey work for various County departments. Provide input

on contracted survey services. Establish GIS project control points.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Land

Surveyor (PLS), licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Minimum of an

associate degree in land surveying or related field. Minimum of 3 years

Of Related Experience. County Or Municipal Experience Preferred.

Experience working with Public Land Survey System (PLSS) restoration and

maintenance preferred. Familiarity with Wisconsin Department of

Administration\'s Plat Review procedures is a plus. Experience

coordinating with county or local planning and zoning departments is

desirable. Must maintain license and complete continuing education as

required. Valid Wisconsin driver\'s license. Physical Requirements:

Traverse uneven terrain in varied weather conditions. Work in outdoor

environments including steep, wet, and urban areas. Work extended hours

in public right-of-way areas. Lift and carry 50 lbs over long distances.

Excavate frozen soil with hand tools. Perform physically demanding tasks

for extended durations. Maintain vision for close detail and screen use.

Operate survey tools in cold environments. Drive and operate survey and

field equipment (e.g., truck, UTV, chainsaw, sledgehammer, shovel, metal

detector, boat). \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs Other: Complete job description and

benefit package available at www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or by

contacting 715-373-6181, humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5th

Street, Washburn, WI 54891. EEO