The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Manages the survey group of the Public Works Department.
• Provides professional surveying and mapping services for the Public Works Department as well as other City Departments as needed.
• Oversees the continuing development of the department’s electronic mapping functions; may coordinate certain work performed by consultants.
• Directs the activities of division employees in the development of new digital Mapping/GIS systems and enhancements to existing Department administered systems.
• Develops long-range strategic plans for Mapping Systems that support the mission and vision of the Department.
• Works closely with Department Director and Assistant Department Director on matters related to planning and budgeting. 
• Supervises the gathering of field data and the preparation of as-built drawings for certain City projects.
• Reviews and prepares legal descriptions and sketches.
• Reviews and approves plats as to conformance with state codes, accuracy, and closure.
• Reviews and provides information to the City’s Site Plan Review Committee.
• Reviews plats as prepared by registered Surveyors and Mappers for official recording.
• Plans, directs, and reviews the quantity, quality, and timeliness of the work performed by subordinate technical and managerial engineering personnel.
• Supervises the preparation of right-of-way maps, legal land descriptions, and sketches for right-of-way agreements and utility easements.
• Works with Engineering CADD Technicians and oversees the deployment of CADD related work within the group.
• Confers with architects/engineers on problems relating to surveying and furnishing of information required for the preparation of plans pertaining to municipal Public Works facilities. Reviews site plans, development plans, and other plans as submitted by Professional Engineers, Professional Surveyors and Mappers, and/or Registered Architects.
• Prepares and seals plats and surveys. 
• Supervises and participates in furnishing record information and developing additional information necessary for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction of streets, sidewalks, sanitary and storm sewers, bridges, water main extensions, and other municipal engineering projects.
• Performs field surveying reviews.
• Reviews and approves scope of work and cost estimates for work to be performed by survey consultants. Reviews work submitted for quality and compliance with technical and contractual terms.
• Supervises the preparation of special projects and exhibits for the City Manager’s office as requested.
• Serves as City Surveyor in responsible charge of all surveying and mapping work for City construction projects and/or delegates to subordinate staff and/or consultants.
• Manages updates to the stormwater base map, right-of-way records, and City Limits.
• May be required to work hours other than standard day shift.
• Works during emergency situations as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in land surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or comparable field is required. Professional Survey and Mapper (PSM) License accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, three (3) years of which were in a field related to engineering and/or computer mapping and surveying required. 
 
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum supervisory experience requirement.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Survey and Mapper (PSM) License in the State of Florida as described in Florida statutes, Chapter 472, Land Surveying and Mapping, is required.
• Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of surveying and drafting principles as applied to Public Works projects.
• Considerable knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods, and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public administration including personnel management.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws of the State of Florida as applied to real property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other matters of ownership, boundary delineation, or property rights.
• Knowledge of personal and networked computers and their application to surveying, engineering, and record keeping.
• Knowledge of modern record-keeping and recording methods.
• Experience with computers and the following software: Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the City’s Code of Ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to organize engineering data and to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications pertaining to all phases of municipal engineering.
• Ability to organize and maintain administrative office procedures relative to public works.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare written reports and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials and employees, consultants, and the public.
• Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems and to make sound recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate, develop, and implement effective work methods and procedural activities.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

 
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.