City Land Surveyor

The purpose of this job is to supervise land surveying operations to support the design and construction of public improvements. This position reviews development-related annexation, rezoning, and right-of-way requests to ensure compliance and prepares easements and surveys - Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline and/or termination of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management. - Calculates and prepares easement descriptions and land surveys for city departments. - Reviews and ensures submitted development-related items comply with city and state regulations. - Procures surveying supplies. - Assists field survey crew measuring and recording technical measurements. - Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. - Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience - Associate's Degree or 2 years of college. - 5 to 7 years' experience in land surveying. Required Licenses or Certifications - Missouri Professional Land Surveying License. - Valid driver's license. Knowledge of: - Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying and plats. - Common design software applications such as AutoCAD. - Algebra, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas. Skill in: - Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. - Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs. - Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. - Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. - Developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to: - Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches. - Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely. - Use and maintain surveying tools and equipment. - Prioritize and reallocate resources as needed. - Learn and understand new concepts. - Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely. - Create and present reports. - Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. - Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and supervise the work of others - Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment. - Focus on tasks.