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Survey Division Chief

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received. 



  • Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours)
  • Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)

The Department of Public Works, County Surveyors Division, is recruiting for a Survey Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct surveying operations.  Essential duties include supervising, through subordinate supervisors, the preparation of reports, cost estimates, and specifications in connection with surveying, mapping, and long range work programs; reviewing and approving the more difficult Record of Survey maps; conferring with other County officials, governmental agencies, and private engineers and surveyors on complex boundary, surveying, and related matters; serving as an expert witness and consultant to County Counsel on matters related to land boundaries and land surveying; developing and monitoring  the division's budget; and reviewing legislation for impact and making recommendations. 

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Survey Division Chief job description.


Excellent Benefits
 To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

License and Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents may be required to drive a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained during the course of employment.

Physical: Frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Continuously required to reach above and below shoulder level. Must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision. Occasionally required to lift and carry 10 pounds or less.

Work Conditions: Occasionally works near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces. Occasionally exposed to dust, gas, hazardous materials, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity. Primarily works inside and occasionally works outside. Uses specialized protective equipment or clothing as required.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.    

Registration: Must possess a current and valid license to practice Land Surveying in the State of California -OR- be a Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying in the State of California. Pursuant to Business and Profession Codes 8700-8805.

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over a staff involved in land surveying.
Application ProcedurePlease complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via emailApplicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: 
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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