County Surveyor

County of San Diego  - Department of Public Works - Land Surveying Section

The County of San Diego, Land Use & Environmental Group (LUEG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to manage and oversee the Land Surveying Section of the Land Development Division of the Department of Public Works (DPW).  The County Surveyor is responsible for but not limited to:  

• Plans and manages the work of more than 15 county staff in Land Surveying.
• Oversees annual budget preparations monitoring and tracking for assigned programs. Provides budget briefings to the Director.
• Oversees survey support services for DPW Capital Improvement Projects and other departmental land and boundary surveys (e.g., Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of General Services).
• Oversees production and online management of maps and other survey records for public use.
• Provides assistance to Planning & Development Services (PDS) for Subdivision Map Act Reviews (i.e., Tentative Maps, Final and Parcel Maps, Lot Line Adjustments, Mergers, Certificates of Compliance).
• Reviews Records of Survey, Corner Records, Certificates of Correction and Subdivision Map Exclusions.
• Oversees customer service counter for members of the public and internal customers. Acts as the Ex- Officio County Recorder.
• Oversees maintenance of vertical and horizontal control network.
• Oversees Survey Monument Preservation program and administration of funds.
• Acts as an expert witness on behalf of the County

Click here to view the job brochure including the duties and requirements for this position.  

Application Process and Recruitment Schedule:

1. Complete the online application by clicking here
2. Select the current job posting link. 24031508U.

A first review of applications will take place the week of September 3, 2024.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Minimum Requirements:

Five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification which must include at least two years (2) of management or supervision and a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency; OR a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.

Notes: A master's degree or higher degree may substitute for a total of one year of experience and cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision.

Qualifying experience will include CAO Staff Officer or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects

***This position requires current State of California licensure as a Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer license authorized to practice land surveying