Professional Licensed Surveyor

Cache County is seeking a Professional Licensed Surveyor to join the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. This is a full-time, exempt position responsible for the supervisory and administrative duties of a Professional Land Surveyor, including topographic surveying, mapping, and construction staking, in accordance with Utah Statutes.

BENEFITS: All benefits begin on the first day! This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and the Utah Retirement System. Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The County Surveyor manages all surveying work required by state statute and county ordinances. This includes identifying and managing work necessary to meet statutory requirements and other county obligations.

Key duties include:

• Survey Management: Oversee all survey support services for Capital Improvement Projects and other departmental land/boundary surveys. Identify and manage work required by state statutes and county ordinances.

• Records & Mapping: Oversee the production and online management of maps and other survey records.

• Monument Preservation: Oversee the Survey Monument Preservation Program, managing inventory, preservation, restoration, and the administration of funds. Perform GPS planning, editing, and processing of raw data to fix monumentation positions.

• Document Review: Manage Plat Review and Record of Survey Filing efforts to ensure compliance with state/county requirements and recordability.

• Legal Descriptions: Prepare and review legal descriptions for roadway, drainage, utility, and temporary construction easements, and for county-owned/leased property, ensuring accuracy.

• Field Work: Responsible for field survey work on county projects, including topographic surveys, easements, and construction staking. Conduct preliminary surveys for design purposes and during construction of roads, bridges, and flood control structures. Reset property pins as needed. Perform surveys to define untaxed or occupied land parcels.

• Administration & Budget: Prepare and recommend the division budget, administer the budget, and direct procedures to ensure compliance. Reduce raw conventional survey data for coordinate and elevation plat maps.

• Supervision: Assist with recruiting, selecting, training, and placing staff. Supervise and evaluate assigned staff by establishing performance standards, conducting evaluations, and initiating disciplinary actions as warranted. Manage time records, payroll information, and all work records.

• Public/Agency Relations: Respond to inquiries from County officials, employees, and outside agencies regarding roadways and rights-of-way. Receive and investigate public complaints and inquiries about survey and boundary issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A valid License as a Public Land Surveyor in the State of Utah; AND

• Eight (8) years of surveying work experience, of which four (4) must have been as a licensed land surveyor in responsible charge of office and field procedures; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

ABOUT CACHE COUNTY

Cache Valley is an ideal place to live and work. The agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and is home to Utah State University. Access to outdoor adventure is unparalleled; the Wasatch Cache National Forest is less than a 10-minute drive from Logan, offering endless hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, and snowmobiling. The region boasts a vibrant performing arts scene, known as Utah's Heart of the Arts, with historic theaters and world-renowned opera and touring productions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cache County is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Veteran's Preference: Applicants claiming preference must provide sufficient information to identify the type of preference requested and attach a copy of the DD-214 to the resume. If claiming disabled preference, a copy of the VA letter stating the disability percentage must also be attached.