Assistant County Surveyor

Job Posting

Employer: Santa Rosa County

Salary: $29.50 - $33.92 Hourly

Location: Milton, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01740

Department: Stormwater

Opening Date: 05/11/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Supervises, plans and directs land surveying activities. This is a "Mandatory Testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

• Assists with supervising and evaluating staff; provides input in hiring, termination and disciplinary action decisions.
• Assists with all aspects of survey projects requested by county departments.
• Provides necessary support to the county's legal department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with County, State and Federal requirements.
• Reviews plans and plats for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Confers with developers, engineers and surveyors.
• Investigates complaints; answers technical questions concerning ordinances or other regulations and related matters.
• Advises County Engineer on the status of various surveying and engineering projects.
• Sets up and operates surveying and GPS equipment; downloads and processes GPS data.
• Prepares written reports; maintains files and records.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Must demonstrate commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• May have a role in the County's disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as designated in the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; may be required to work before, during and/or after an emergency.
• Must be able to meet minimum attendance standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The physical requirements are that of medium work and include exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; climbing of tall ladders; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires grasping by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Required to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites and conduct surveys. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color. Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions where conditions cannot be controlled and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions more than 50% of the work time. The worker performs activities inside and outside and is exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat and other weather conditions. The worker is exposed to noise and hazard such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Surveying, Civil Engineering or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of surveying experience; one (1) year of which shall be in a lead/supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. Requires a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper license within six (6) months of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered. NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration. The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570. Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process. A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veteran's Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.

Benefits

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 11 paid holidays. ANNUAL LEAVE: 0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period) 5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period) 10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period) 15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period) 20+ years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period) SICK LEAVE: Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period) HEALTH INSURANCE: Choice between three (3) health plan options. DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance. VISION INSURANCE: Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members. FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis. LIFE INSURANCE: FREE policy for $25,000 SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates. TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses. RETIREMENT: As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost. SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits. CREDIT UNION: Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy. JURY DUTY: Paid leave for jury duty. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members. UNIFORMS: FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work. SICK LEAVE POOL: Paid leave, up to 480 hours