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Job Requirements of Engineering Associate Surveyor’s Office - Construction Survey Party Chief:
Training:
Bachelor's degree in a field related to area of assignment; and sufficient experience as necessitated by the competency level of the position.
Experience:
- Journey Level: 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
- Specialized knowledge specific to area of assignment may be required.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
- Professional Land Surveyor certification is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
- Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, dusts, gases, chemicals, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The
focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.Do you meet the requirements for this job?
Engineering Associate Surveyor’s Office - Construction Survey Party Chief
About the Position
Lane County Public Works is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead critical surveying work that supports safe transportation systems, public infrastructure, and community development across Lane County.
This role sits within the Engineering & Construction Services Division, a team responsible for planning, designing, and constructing transportation and public improvement projects that directly serve residents, businesses, and visitors. Within that division, the Survey Party Chief works with the County Surveyor’s Office—providing essential property, roadway, and survey data that informs public works projects and supports landowners, consultants, and partner agencies throughout the region.
As the Survey Party Chief, you will lead and participate in a wide range of survey activities—from topographic surveys and construction staking to right-of-way retracements and boundary surveys. You’ll apply both technical expertise and field leadership, operating modern survey technology while guiding a survey field crew to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety in the field.
This is a hands-on role for a seasoned survey professional who enjoys balancing fieldwork with technical analysis. You will perform survey calculations; process field data using computer-aided drafting and modeling software and conduct survey research to support County projects from planning through construction. Your work will directly contribute to public infrastructure projects that shape how people move, build, and connect across Lane County.
If you are motivated by precision, teamwork, and public service—and want your work to have a visible, lasting impact in the community—this is an opportunity to put your surveying expertise to work in local government.
Why Work for Lane County?
Lane County offers the opportunity to do meaningful public service work that directly supports safe infrastructure and community development across the region. Employees enjoy the stability of public-sector employment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work on diverse, technically engaging projects. All of this comes with the quality of life that makes Lane County a great place to live and work.
About the Division - Engineering & Construction Services
The Engineering & Construction Services Division responsibilities include planning, designing and constructing safe and efficient transportation systems for Lane County. The Division also provides high quality and comprehensive engineering and construction services to other County Departments and external public agency clients that manage, maintain, and plan public improvement programs and projects. Our mission is to provide these important services for the benefit of citizens, businesses, industries, and visitors to Lane County.
Engineering & Construction Services - SURVEY:The County Surveyor’s Office is located within the Engineering & Construction Services Division of Lane County Public Works. The Surveyor’s Office provides property and road information support for individuals, landowners, consultants and government entities seeking survey information and documentation in Lane County. The Office also processes and reviews Land Survey/Plat related submissions for recording and filing from private and public Land Surveyors practicing in Lane County.
Surveying:
Responsibilities will generally include examining public land system corners; researching survey records; performing field surveying and staking and performing complex calculations; updating and providing plat data for GPS mapping; and researching land records to determine rights-of-way.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm.
*This is an ADMIN-PRO represented position*
Job Requirements:
Training:
Bachelor's degree in a field related to area of assignment; and sufficient experience as necessitated by the competency level of the position.
Experience:
- Journey Level: 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
- Specialized knowledge specific to area of assignment may be required.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
- Professional Land Surveyor certification is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
- Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, dusts, gases, chemicals, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The
focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.