What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Surveyor position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Plans, organizes, directs and monitors operations for
preservation and maintenance of the Public Land Survey System corners
and survey records in Brown County. Acts as the County Surveyor as
defined in State Statute 59.45. Essential Duties Assists in planning and
administering annual budget relative to the Survey division. Hires,
supervises, plans, coordinates and assigns the work of others, relative
to the Survey division. Directs and supervises all field personnel;
provides guidance, leadership and assistance to the Survey Crew Chief in
performing field and office operations that are necessary to perpetuate
land corners and file, index and preserve filed land records. Preserves
and maintains all corners of the Public Land Survey System; analyzes and
breaks down the Sectionalized Land System. Researches government notes,
plats and all prior survey records to determine the location of
government corners. Prepares a Certified Land Corner Report, stating the
facts, evidence and conditions in the perpetuation of all corners
investigated. Signs and seals completed Certified Land Corner Reports.
Removes, preserves and replaces survey monuments encountered during
construction activities. Coordinates with the State Department of
Transportation, County Highway Department and local road construction
companies as to the removal and replacement of corners and witness
monuments throughout Brown County. Coordinates with County Highway
Department personnel in the excavation of survey corners, depending on
the road system being worked on. Evaluate field survey and office
procedures to improve efficiencies. Researches new technology
applications for survey field equipment and computer software. Creates
computerized maps of land in Brown County. Drafts, coordinates and
administers contracts between Brown County and area land surveyors.
Serve as a member of the Land Information Council. Review preliminary
certified survey maps and subdivision plats for compliance with state
statutes and Ch. 21 of the Brown County Code of Ordinances. Works with
submitting surveyor to address deficiencies. Converts CAD data to be
imported into the county GIS. Conducts field survey work as needed.
Index, file, maintain and plot surveys and records related to the Public
Land Survey System or any other land boundary within Brown County.
Assists the public and professional customers in locating and copying
survey and land information records located in the office. Creates
custom maps and datasets for internal and external customers. Researches
the necessary information in the Property Listing and Register of Deeds
Departments to maintain and perpetuate monuments of the Public Land
Survey System. Performs field investigations and surveys to support the
creation and maintenance of digital base mapping and parcel mapping.
Performs mathematical computations concerning survey measurements and
land records, including statistical data on the accuracy of survey
information observed, presented or recorded. Works to recover the
original positions of corners of the Public Land Survey System using
personal computers and relevant software. Confers with and counsels
subordinate staff to exchange information and/or explain work policies,
procedures and guidelines; and identify work-related problems, problem
characteristics, impact and formulate possible solutions. Reviews and
compares work performance and/or products of subordinate staff with
established standards to determine employee production levels, training
needs and recommend and approve employee selection, promotions,
discipline, salary increases, separations and grievance dispositions.
Provides land survey information and provides quality control for county
land information database. Advises and provides
information/recommendations to state agencies, counties, municipalities,
Indian Tribes, other surveyors, attorneys, real estate brokers,
abstracto s and others interested in land boundaries regarding land
boundaries, boundary disputes, survey documents and monuments. Consults
with County management, County officials and department heads regarding
surveying matters. Performs land surveys for Brown County and other
government agencies. Makes and records field observations, analyzes
measurements, computes location of monuments, records field
observations. Maps Public Land Survey System information into the
digital countywide base map. Enters deed, map, plans and other
records/information into digital tax parcel map. Analyzes legal
descriptions and evaluates records for completeness and appropriateness
to determine defensible opinions regarding size, shape and location of
tax parcels. Meets with Planning, Development and Transportation
Committee to review and present information for Survey division.
Oversees department records operations and ensures public access,
reproduction and compliance with open records laws. Reviews survey maps
submitted for filing for compliance with state statutes and county
ordinance. Advises local land surveyors regarding concerns for new land
developments or retrace surveys where physical evidence of boundaries
and deeded locations do not correspond. Reviews department field and
office operations to ensure personal safety. Designs, implements,
practices, maintains and monitors county surveying, mapping and land
information standards. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer,
plotter, scanner/printer, copy machines, handheld programmable
calculator, Robotic Total Station, Global Positioning System equipment
(GPS), level. AutoCad, ArcPro, Laredo and other software related to
computing, evaluating survey positions and excavating tools and
Equipment Needed For Government Corner Maintenance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Communicating orally in a clear manner. Frequent lifting and/or carrying
objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequent standing, walking and
sitting. Occasional driving. Must be capable of using hands for single
grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating
controls. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, talking,
hearing and seeing. Occasional climbing. Frequent working in cold, heat
and noise environment. Frequent working in hazard condition environment.
Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner. Ability to distinguish
sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Ability to distinguish people
or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of land
surveying, land records, boundary laws, state statutes and
administrative codes that apply to surveying. Knowledge of surveying
instructions by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the
Interior. Knowledge of Land Information and Geographic Information
Systems. Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, statistics and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, employees and
professionals inquiring about land surveys and government
corners.Ability to prepare, interpret, describe maps, plans,
specifications and legal descriptions. Skill in interpretation and
application of county, state, and federal laws governing land surveying.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
preservation and maintenance of the Public Land Survey System corners
and survey records in Brown County. Acts as the County Surveyor as
defined in State Statute 59.45. Essential Duties Assists in planning and
administering annual budget relative to the Survey division. Hires,
supervises, plans, coordinates and assigns the work of others, relative
to the Survey division. Directs and supervises all field personnel;
provides guidance, leadership and assistance to the Survey Crew Chief in
performing field and office operations that are necessary to perpetuate
land corners and file, index and preserve filed land records. Preserves
and maintains all corners of the Public Land Survey System; analyzes and
breaks down the Sectionalized Land System. Researches government notes,
plats and all prior survey records to determine the location of
government corners. Prepares a Certified Land Corner Report, stating the
facts, evidence and conditions in the perpetuation of all corners
investigated. Signs and seals completed Certified Land Corner Reports.
Removes, preserves and replaces survey monuments encountered during
construction activities. Coordinates with the State Department of
Transportation, County Highway Department and local road construction
companies as to the removal and replacement of corners and witness
monuments throughout Brown County. Coordinates with County Highway
Department personnel in the excavation of survey corners, depending on
the road system being worked on. Evaluate field survey and office
procedures to improve efficiencies. Researches new technology
applications for survey field equipment and computer software. Creates
computerized maps of land in Brown County. Drafts, coordinates and
administers contracts between Brown County and area land surveyors.
Serve as a member of the Land Information Council. Review preliminary
certified survey maps and subdivision plats for compliance with state
statutes and Ch. 21 of the Brown County Code of Ordinances. Works with
submitting surveyor to address deficiencies. Converts CAD data to be
imported into the county GIS. Conducts field survey work as needed.
Index, file, maintain and plot surveys and records related to the Public
Land Survey System or any other land boundary within Brown County.
Assists the public and professional customers in locating and copying
survey and land information records located in the office. Creates
custom maps and datasets for internal and external customers. Researches
the necessary information in the Property Listing and Register of Deeds
Departments to maintain and perpetuate monuments of the Public Land
Survey System. Performs field investigations and surveys to support the
creation and maintenance of digital base mapping and parcel mapping.
Performs mathematical computations concerning survey measurements and
land records, including statistical data on the accuracy of survey
information observed, presented or recorded. Works to recover the
original positions of corners of the Public Land Survey System using
personal computers and relevant software. Confers with and counsels
subordinate staff to exchange information and/or explain work policies,
procedures and guidelines; and identify work-related problems, problem
characteristics, impact and formulate possible solutions. Reviews and
compares work performance and/or products of subordinate staff with
established standards to determine employee production levels, training
needs and recommend and approve employee selection, promotions,
discipline, salary increases, separations and grievance dispositions.
Provides land survey information and provides quality control for county
land information database. Advises and provides
information/recommendations to state agencies, counties, municipalities,
Indian Tribes, other surveyors, attorneys, real estate brokers,
abstracto s and others interested in land boundaries regarding land
boundaries, boundary disputes, survey documents and monuments. Consults
with County management, County officials and department heads regarding
surveying matters. Performs land surveys for Brown County and other
government agencies. Makes and records field observations, analyzes
measurements, computes location of monuments, records field
observations. Maps Public Land Survey System information into the
digital countywide base map. Enters deed, map, plans and other
records/information into digital tax parcel map. Analyzes legal
descriptions and evaluates records for completeness and appropriateness
to determine defensible opinions regarding size, shape and location of
tax parcels. Meets with Planning, Development and Transportation
Committee to review and present information for Survey division.
Oversees department records operations and ensures public access,
reproduction and compliance with open records laws. Reviews survey maps
submitted for filing for compliance with state statutes and county
ordinance. Advises local land surveyors regarding concerns for new land
developments or retrace surveys where physical evidence of boundaries
and deeded locations do not correspond. Reviews department field and
office operations to ensure personal safety. Designs, implements,
practices, maintains and monitors county surveying, mapping and land
information standards. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer,
plotter, scanner/printer, copy machines, handheld programmable
calculator, Robotic Total Station, Global Positioning System equipment
(GPS), level. AutoCad, ArcPro, Laredo and other software related to
computing, evaluating survey positions and excavating tools and
Equipment Needed For Government Corner Maintenance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Communicating orally in a clear manner. Frequent lifting and/or carrying
objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequent standing, walking and
sitting. Occasional driving. Must be capable of using hands for single
grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating
controls. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, talking,
hearing and seeing. Occasional climbing. Frequent working in cold, heat
and noise environment. Frequent working in hazard condition environment.
Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner. Ability to distinguish
sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Ability to distinguish people
or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of land
surveying, land records, boundary laws, state statutes and
administrative codes that apply to surveying. Knowledge of surveying
instructions by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the
Interior. Knowledge of Land Information and Geographic Information
Systems. Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, statistics and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, employees and
professionals inquiring about land surveys and government
corners.Ability to prepare, interpret, describe maps, plans,
specifications and legal descriptions. Skill in interpretation and
application of county, state, and federal laws governing land surveying.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty