Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor to lead survey activities for the Sonoma County Water Agency. Candidates must be a registered Professional Land Surveyor in California. Responsibilities include managing the Survey Section, ensuring quality control, coordinating with engineering teams, and developing policies. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, along with knowledge of land surveying principles and local laws.
JOB


Apply your land surveying expertise and leadership skills at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as their next Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor.Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants are required to possess current registration as a Professional Land Surveyor by the State of California. Sonoma Water is a recognized leader in California water management, sanitation services, flood risk management, and environmental stewardship. Sonoma Water is seeking an energetic and forward-thinking Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor to directly lead and manage survey activities in support of capital project engineering and general agency operations. Working in close collaboration with the Engineering Division and other divisions within Sonoma Water, this position provides subject matter expertise and support on the principles and practices of land surveying. In addition to maintaining collaborative relationships with Sonoma Water staff, this position represents Sonoma Water before official bodies, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, developers, and the general public in survey matters. This position will also manage, direct, and coordinate work within the Survey Section and develop policies and procedures that affect the operation of the section. Additional responsibilities include: Coordinating project tasks, strategies, and priorities for the Section and in consultation with the Licensed Land SurveyorEnsures quality control and quality assurance practices for work performed by and developed within the SectionCoordinating with the Water Agency’s Sanitation Engineer and reviewing and approving easement agreements, legal descriptions, and exhibits concerning sewer applications associated with private land development projects Developing, mentoring, and supervising staff, including team building, providing feedback, and performance evaluationCreating timeline and budget estimates for the services and work productsDeveloping budgets and monitoring/approving expenditures connected with the operations of the Survey sectionCommunicating and reporting staffing, equipment, vehicles, and resource needs and utilization to management; and procuring software, vehicles, and equipmentTracking the status of and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of services and deliverablesProcuring outside professional services when needed and managing and administering professional services agreements and deliverablesWhat You BringAs the Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor, you will have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying, state laws and local ordinances pertaining to subdivisions and land development, legal requirements for property boundary determination and real property matters, and engineering disciplines and construction practices. This position also requires a skillset that includes effective communication, organizational, and collaborative leadership qualities; and a high degree of intellectual curiosity, a passion for accuracy, precision, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical and reasoning skills, the ability to resourcefully implement creative solutions and strategies needed to resolve problems, as well as expertise in many of the following: Water transmission, storage, diversion, and treatment systems; and Hydrological Quantification/MeasurementThe principles and practices of geodetic measurement, reference frames, and datums and projectionsState-of-the art and evolving measuring, sensing, and data collection instrumentation technology, and data processing software platforms and systemsExperience performing title research in Sonoma CountyExperience with Public Infrastructure Projects connected with water transmission, wastewater treatment and collection, flood control, and ecosystem restorationProperty boundary determination, land title, transactional real estate conveyance and transfer, and applicable laws and regulations regarding right-of-way property managementThe implementation of quality control and assurance measures, methodology, and protocol in the delivery of services and deliverable work productsUtilizing AutoDesk Civil products, Trimble Access and Business Center, ESRI products, and Microsoft Word and ExcelAbout Sonoma Water Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions, including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water/Wastewater Operations & Maintenance. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs.Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.What We OfferWorking at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignmentSalary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangePaid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearStaff Development/Wellness Pay- Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunitiesCounty Paid Health Premium Contributions- 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan optionsPost-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement- County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefitsRetirement- A pension fully integrated with Social SecurityIncentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation- 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contributionPaid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentStudent Loan Debt Relief– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes)and our Employee Benefits Directory.This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill a full-time Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor position in Sonoma Water. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.




EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in land surveying or related engineering work; one of which must include one year of lead or supervision experience.Licenses: Current registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in good standing with the State of California, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.ANDPossession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid State of California Class C Driver’s License is required by date of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.




SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.Additional InformationA background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.How to ApplyApplications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.HR Analyst: JTHR Technician: VH