Deputy City Surveyor

Job Summary

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The City of Salem is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy City Surveyor in the Community Planning and Development Department. The Deputy City Surveyor requires collaboration across different departments, effective communication, effective personnel use, and establishing and adhering to work schedules within the survey section. In addition, this position interacts daily with the general public, local land surveyors, engineers, and architects.

At the City of Salem, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, responsive, and equitable services that meet the needs of our community. The qualified applicant is a hands-on working supervisor possessing strong management skills and must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of survey principles, practices, and regulations. If you are ready to make an impact, then we invite you to join!

Learn And Grow

We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. The Community Planning and Development Department works closely with other City Departments, providing opportunities for collaboration and knowledge growth. We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.

What You Will Do

The Deputy City Surveyor works closely with the City Surveyor to manage survey projects related to land development and City Improvement Projects. This role manages multiple projects with administrative responsibility and provides supervision, quality control, and assurance over activities managed by professional and technical staff at lower levels.

The successful candidate is an accomplished experienced land surveyor who likes challenges and diversity in work and desires to work for a local municipal government in a mid-sized Oregon city. Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance. This position works under the direction of the City Surveyor or designee.

Additional Information On Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim City Surveyor when the City Surveyor is unavailable.
• Responsible for affixing professional seal and signature on all documents prepared by the Deputy City Surveyor or under their direct supervision.
• Responsible for the direct management and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Provide technical expertise, information, interpretation, and reference to other disciplines on state code, county code, city code, plans, projects, policies, practices, and standards applicable to land surveying.
• Provide technical and survey field support for City Capital Improvement Projects.
• Research various survey-related issues of City-owned right-of-way, easements, private ownership, and potential interests.
• Responsible for writing or reviewing boundary descriptions prepared by or for the City of Salem.
• Responsible for mathematical checks and review of subdivision and partition plats, property line adjustments, records of surveys and deeds prepared by or for the City of Salem, or private land development.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
  
  

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• The position schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office 1457 23rd St SE 3 days a week and remotely for the rest with manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay .
  
  

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in surveying or civil engineering, and five years of related experience including progressively responsible managerial experience in surveying, or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor by the State of Oregon at time of hire.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
  
  

What You Will Bring Along

• Strong management skills;
• Authority to address and solve problem;
• Drafting skills;
• Excellent communication.
  
  

Selection Plan ( This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed ) :

Recruitment will close October 7 2024

Application review will be completed by October 11, 2024

Interviews will plan for the week of October 21, 2024 – October 25, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: November 4, 2024

About Us

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development Department. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The city has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Deputy City Surveyor or view by clicking here .

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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