Professional Land Surveyor

The Position

The purpose of this classification is to oversee, coordinate, and manage land surveying projects for the City of Albany.

Duties

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, recommending discipline, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings with supervisors, staff, various city departments, City Commissioners, contractors, consultants, and related individuals to define scopes of work, discuss problems, set schedules, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.

Assists the Director in providing technical support to the City Manager, City Commission, and the citizens of Albany; prepares documentation/presentations for the City Commission.

Receives a variety of plans, designs, applications, subdivision plats, permits, maps, survey data, change orders, billing invoices, purchase requisitions, and related submittals; reviews, processes, utilizes, recommends, approves, and/or forwards as appropriate.

Performs various land surveying duties including site visits, data research, calculations, and related tasks; coordinates efforts with survey field crew and drafting technicians.

Prepares a variety of land surveying plats for property, easements, right-of-way, topographical and ALTA/ASCM; verifies accuracy of survey data, measurements, and calculations performed by field surveys; computes geodetic measurements and interprets land survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features; writes technical documents; assists with writing contracts and consultant contracts; completes documents, reports, and calculation for state and federal regulatory agency permits; and produces presentation material.

Performs project management tasks; holds meetings; addresses questions/comments; reviews submitted plats; prepares/approves change orders; approves schedules and pay requests; conducts field inspections; prepares and maintains records, memos, and correspondence.

Researches legal records, land survey plats, and property deeds to obtain information about property boundaries; maintains knowledge of new survey techniques, concepts, software, and methods; attends continuing education classes/seminars as needed.

Communicates with City staff and officials, engineers, surveyors, developers, state and federal agencies, utility companies, contractors, supervisors, other employees, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, make recommendations, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Prepares and/or updates a variety of reports, charts, diagrams, specifications, construction plans, schedules, proposals, purchase requisitions, correspondence, and related documents; files, distributes, publishes, and/or forwards to appropriate department or individual.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, practices, new materials, concepts, software, and methods relating to engineering; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; maintains appropriate licenses and certifications; attends workshops and training sessions.

Demonstrates independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the land surveying process.

Demonstrates ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing land surveying tasks.

Manages and supervises the activities of various land surveying projects, field crews, draftspersons.

Write descriptions of property boundary for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.

Review plans and specifications by private architects and engineers; reviews work.

Analyzes land survey objectives and specifications to prepare land survey proposals or to direct others in land surveying proposal preparation.

Participates in contract negotiations between the City and outside service providers, professional service providers, contractors, and other governmental agencies.

Directs or conduct land surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds, plats, and titles.

Trains assistants, field crews, and draftspersons giving direction to their work in such activities as performing boundary surveys or drafting plats.

Computes geodetic measurements and interpret land survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.

Verifies the accuracy of survey data, measurements, and calculations performed by field surveys with site inspections as necessary.

Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from the public, elected officials, employees, and other individuals; educates and informs citizens of city projects, rules, and regulations relevant to their specific situation.

Plans and prepares division budget; makes equipment upgrade/replacement recommendations; oversees cost accounting for projects and replacement of equipment; monitors expenditures for fiscal compliance; prepares and justifies monthly budget summaries; reviews and authorizes daily spending and purchasing requests.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages two subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of five employees in the Engineering Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises three non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred; additionally, five (5) years of responsible management experience and/or training that includes administration, budget and project management, general accounting principles; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Licensed as a Professiona Land Surveyor in the State of Georgia is preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operations to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, word processing, spreadsheet, database, CADD (computer assisted drafting and design), presentation, Internet, e-mail or other software; and operate general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is preferred.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Core Competencies & ADA Compliance

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Managing Customer Focus - Provides training in customer service delivery; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.

Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Impact & Influence - Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for, and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan

Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership