Survey Party Chief *Revised

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/24/26, 9/8/26, 9/22/26 (final). Under direction, Survey Party Chiefs perform advanced journey level work and/or act as leadworkers for a field survey crew performing paraprofessional land and engineering surveys. Responsibilities include the location of boundaries, rights of way and easements, establishment of horizontal and vertical control, topographic mapping and construction surveying for the purposes of constructing public works projects. The projects include but are not limited to highways and bridges, storm water drainage facilities, water conveyance systems, sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment facilities and various other public works structures and projects. Knowledge of Public works surveying principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques. California Coordinate System, Land Surveyor's Act, Subdivision Map and other statutes related to land surveying. Engineering, surveying, and mathematics concepts and practices as applied to office and field survey work. Use and application of survey instruments for measurements of public works facilities and projects. Basic principles of leadworker responsibilities and training methods. Acceptable safety standards safe work practices. Ability to Plan and provide lead direction to assigned staff. Prepare detailed technical documentation and survey notes. Configure and operate automated and electronic survey instruments and equipment. Interpret legal descriptions of real property. Maintain sets of survey field notes and prepare reports to document project progress. Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and the public. Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory work performance. Minimum Qualifications Either: Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County Service in the class of Survey Technician (Level II). Three years of paraprofessional surveying experience involving public works facilities or structures. Note: Completion of 36 semester units or 45 quarter units of coursework in surveying, engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience. General Qualifications Driver's License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. Physical Requirements Must be physically capable of performing manual labor including the lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Perform a variety of physical tasks in inclement weather and in a variety of difficult locations and conditions. Must possess sufficient eye-hand coordination to utilize a variety of hand and power-driven tools. Working Conditions Incumbents are subject to emergency and on‑call work in all kinds of weather, and under hazardous conditions, at other than normal duty hours. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Contact Information County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email View email address on click.appcast.io Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Sacramento