Associate Land Surveyor

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/31/26, 8/14/26, 8/28/26 (final) Under general direction, the Associate Land Surveyor performs difficult and complex surveying work and/or acts as supervisor to a group of surveyors and/or paraprofessional, surveying/engineering staff. Determines legality of parcels; supervises the review of Records of Survey, Parcel Maps and Subdivision Maps for compliance with State and Local Codes; interprets and explains Local and State Codes, the Land Surveyors Act and Subdivision Map Act.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles of engineering surveying, and mathematical concepts and practices, including boundary establishment and property description.
• Principles of supervision, training, organization, and work scheduling.
• The Land Surveyor's Act and Subdivision Map Act, applicable State laws and Sacramento County codes, and other related laws and ordinances concerning surveying and boundary determination.
• General operation and acceptable techniques in the use of automated equipment and standard application software related to surveying functions.
• Survey project budgeting and scoping.
• Mapping and drafting techniques.
• Safe surveying practices.
• The California Coordinate system.

• Provide daily direction, guidance, organization, coordination, supervision, review and control the work of field or office survey staff.
• Provide requisite interpretations of State laws, Sacramento County codes, and related codes and ordinances applicable to the survey requirements and boundary determinations.
• Perform a variety of administrative functions; prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures.
• Represent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agencies.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Assistant Land Surveyor, performing duties related to surveying and boundary determination. Or: 2. Three years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Survey Party Chief or Principal Engineering Technician performing duties related to surveying and boundary determination. Or: 3. Three years of full-time experience related to paraprofessional surveying and boundary determinations at a supervisory or leadworker capacity. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. General Qualifications Professional License Requirement: Possess and maintain a valid California Land Surveyor's license or registration as a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California prior to January 1, 1982 issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. License Requirement: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher. Failure to maintain the appropriate 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: For some assignments incumbents 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. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Job Title

Associate Land Surveyor