5216-Chief Surveyor

Compensation set id: Citywide MTA

Chief Surveyor

Job classification

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Current compensation plan

Effective: Jan 06, 2024

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Additional notes: Please note, the last three steps in this salary range represent extended ranges that require department approval based upon recruitment/retention, special skills, limited duration or exemplary performance.

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Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: CHIEF SURVEYOR JOB CODE: 5216

Business Unit: COMMN

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

JOB CODE TITLE: CHIEF SURVEYOR JOB CODE: 5216

Business Code: COMMN

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.

Job-related and Essential Qualifications:

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 Guidelines:

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.

Amended Date: January 11,2000

Reason for Amendment:

To reflect accurately the current tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

Standard information

Disaster service work

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.

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