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City Surveyor

City of Wilmington
Street, NC Other
POSTED ON 12/27/2025 CLOSED ON 1/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Surveyor position at City of Wilmington?

Reposted position; prior applicants need not reapply
 

The City of Wilmington is seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead and oversee municipal land surveying operations in support of public infrastructure, development, and regulatory compliance.

On a flexible work schedule which requires minimal travel or expectation to work nights or weekends, this position performs professional land surveying with primary responsibility for planning, directing, and supervising municipal survey crew operations  Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering and is reviewed through consultation, written and oral reports, and evaluation of completed results.

The City offers a competitive benefits package focused on employee wellness and work–life balance to include access to a free onsite physician if participating on our insurance plans, fully equipped employee gym, and 4.5% city contribution into 401K.



  • Professional certification of all survey maps and work products prepared by the City of Wilmington’s Geomatics Division.
  • Perform complex professional land surveying calculations. Research land records and prepare legal descriptions for plats of survey.
  • Review and approve plats submitted for acceptance prior to recordation for compliance with applicable governmental laws and regulations.  
  • Oversee monumentation program.
  • Participate in the preparation of specifications, evaluate proposals, develop recommendations, and negotiate with consulting professional surveying firms.
  • Consult with and advise private-sector professional land surveyors, other municipal departments, county, state and federal agencies, engineers, architects, developers, attorneys, private citizens and contractors regarding surveying issues.
  • Plan, schedule, supervise and review the work of crews involved in conducting various surveys (e.g., land and boundary, topographic, hydrographic, as-built) to determine distance, elevation, property boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface.  
  • Coordinate inter-departmental projects with municipal maintenance crews.
  • Formulate and implement policies and operating procedures relative to the Geomatics Division, including the hiring, evaluation, discipline and termination of survey personnel.   
  • Ensure staff is properly trained in technical operating procedures and safety policies.
  • Oversee the budgeting, purchase, maintenance, calibration, and replacement of robotic total stations, global positioning system instruments, data collectors, vehicles, tools, and supplies.  
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Education
  • Two-year associate’s degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
 Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience.
 
 Requirements
  • North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor’s license. (Please note that if you are currently licensed in another state, you must be able to obtain a North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor license within 6 months of hire.)
  • Class C Driver's license.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work indoors with occasional work performed outdoors.  
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Why Work with Us?  

At the City of Wilmington, we offer more than just a job – we provide an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:  

-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) site
-Great Work/Life Balance
-Minimal Nights/Weekends
-Minimal Travel Required for the role

-No client sales or billing
-Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a half-day on Friday (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM).

-Hiring salary between $80,000 - $96,075.20/yr
-Access to Free City Employee Health Clinic (with City Insurance)
-Free City Gym Access
-Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
-Pension Plan
-Serve the Community


If you're looking for a fulfilling career with excellent benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Salary : $80,000 - $96,075

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