Pay Range: $73,120 – $95,056 annual compensation

**Sign-On Incentive of $2,000**

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Dept / Capital Delivery Division to lead the Surveying Services Section. The Surveying Services Section provides surveying field and office support including construction staking, control networks, boundary surveys, political boundary determinations, records research, subdivision platting, easement abandonment, and coordination of consultant services. The position provides a challenging environment to lead an array of surveying services for a large organization assisting a wide range of functional departments.

This position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay:

Sign-On Incentive of: $2,000 ***50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment. ***

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in land surveying or a related field.
• Four (4) years of responsible construction and land surveying experience.
• Including Two (2) years of construction survey and two (2) years of supervisory/management experience.
• Possession of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license in the State of Texas.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical, and Criminal Background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Part 107 UAV License a plus or UAS System experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD principles and experience with Civil3D, Carlson Survey, and Trimble Business Center software as well as Trimble and Topcom field equipment.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, ArcGIS and Adobe Photoshop software.

The Registered Professional Land Surveyor job responsibilities include:

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
• Coordinates construction and land survey activities with those of other divisions, other city departments, outside agencies, and organizations.
• Represents the City in boundary disputes, property title issues, and land ownership litigations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of land surveying programs.
• Utilizes and identifies new innovations and new technology to improve processes and procedures, including an Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for land surveying program services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Prepares and administers contracts for survey services from outside sources; monitors contract compliance and service provider performance.
• Manages the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares and presents weekly and/or monthly reports.
• Maintain survey records and documentation, including field notes, plats, and other legal documents.
• Promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. May require being outside in the elements, around high grass, uneven ground, and climbing fences.

Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.