City and County of San Francisco

Chief Surveyor (#5216)

$62.33-$75.78 Hourly / $10,803.00-$13,134.00 Monthly / $129,636.00-$157,612.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, manages a section or division by planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of a group of technical and professional personnel engaged in land survey activities or the processing of map applications and the monument preservation and maintenance program.

Distinguishing Features

The Chief Surveyor is the highest level in the surveying series. Incumbents are distinguished from the 5314 Survey Party Chief by the higher level of responsibility and by the requirement for a professional license.

Supervision Exercised

Incumbents in this class supervise a group of survey technicians and professionals.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Manages a section or division by planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of subordinates.

2. Reviews surveying or map requirements and resolves problems as needed.

3. Examines areas to be surveyed and assigns the appropriate survey party.

4. Checks field survey or map work in progress and directs subordinates when necessary

5. Performs surveying or map processing operations when necessary to assist staff in difficult situations.

6. Manages the budget (including revenues for map processing division) for survey parties and map processing to ensure adequate staffing, supplies, and equipment.

7. Collects and reviews survey notes or map applications for completeness and accuracy.

8. Supervises the maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports and the preparation of related reports.

9. Coordinates with other city agencies on requests for service, time schedules, and cost estimates.

10. Assists the Division Manager or Bureau Manager in making revisions of programs, objectives, and goals.

11. Develops, interprets, and coordinates surveying and map processing policy and methods for the department.

12. Processes and checks subdivision map applications, plans, and survey records prepared by licensed land surveyors for technical and record information accuracy with respect to the California Subdivision Map Act and the San Francisco Subdivision Codes and Regulations.

13. Writes and checks boundary legal descriptions and performs other professional duties which require a licensed land surveyor.

14. Manages horizontal and vertical control systems which may include use of Global Positioning System (GPS) monumentation/documentation program

15. Implements and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) base map system.

16. Updates codes and regulations and reviews proposed bills and budget, cost, and fee assessments.

17. Makes regular contacts with the general public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey practices and procedures.

18. Prepares legislation to change official street legislation, approve subdivision maps, and refers same to the Board of Supervisors.

19. Routinely represents the department at public hearings and before the Board of Supervisors and various commissions.

20. Drives a vehicle to work sites and meetings when necessary.

21. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: all phases of land survey work including methods of conducting various types of surveys such as GPS (Global Positioning System), automated data collection control surveys, and construction surveys; implementing and maintaining GIS (Geographic Information System) base map system; processing of survey notes and reports; laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to land survey and subdivision map processing in the City of San Francisco and other counties where surveying is done and the State of California including the Land Surveyor's Act and the Subdivision Map Act; safety practices and procedures applicable to survey work.

 Ability to: plan, assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinates; communicate orally with other employees, the public, contractors, and others; communicate effectively in writing including composing reports, legislation, conditions/notes, and correspondence; relate effectively with a variety of people.

Experience and Training

1. Four years of experience supervising survey parties.

2. Possession of a valid California Professional Land Surveyor License, or a valid California Civil Engineer license (issued in 1981 or before).

3. Possession of a valid California driver license (at least Class C).

Note:  At least one year of experience in county subdivision mapping is required for the position located in the Bureau of Street Use and Mapping at the Department of Public Works in addition to the Minimum Qualifications above.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 5216; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;