Deputy City Surveyor

Job Summary

Make an impact:
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.

• 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.

• 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.

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