Pinellas County Public Works

Professional Surveyor & Mapper - Section Manager

Location: Clearwater, FL

Organization: Pinellas County Public Works

Date Posted: 2/13/26

Experience: 10 years or more

Education: Bachelor's

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $92,622.40 - $

Pinellas County Public Works is seeking a motivated and collaborative Professional Surveyor and Mapper to manage the Survey Mapping and Research Section. Work includes overseeing professional and technical staff and building cross-departmental teams for the purpose of maintaining and developing the County’s infrastructure while keeping Survey and Mapping goals and initiatives in alignment with Public Works goals and initiatives and the County’s strategic plan.

The selected candidate will exercise considerable judgment and initiative and provide professional opinions and guidance related to surveying and mapping and real property matters.

As part of the Pinellas County Public Works team, you will report to the Survey & Mapping Division Director and help advance our vision to be Florida’s leading public works agency in operational sustainability, enhanced quality of life, and effective stewardship of our infrastructure and natural environment. This position works closely with other Public Works Divisions as well as with various other Pinellas County Departments including, but not limited to, Building and Development Review Services (BDRS), Construction and Property Management (CPM), Parks and Recreation, Utilities, and the County Attorney’s Office.

• Oversees section responsible for plat review; land records research and GIS maintenance; CAD mapping and standards; and related functions.
• Works closely with the Field Survey Section to provide survey and mapping products and services for capital improvement projects and support of operations and maintenance activities throughout the County.
• Oversees professional surveyors and mappers responsible for certifying in-house surveys as well as managing and reviewing consultant contracts and services.
• Oversees technical services for complex projects.
• Ensures timely, efficient, and effective preparation of technical reports and information to senior managers and project stakeholders.
• Develops and implements divisional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and codes.
• Estimates project and initiative budgets and/or schedules.
• Prepares the division operating budget for director approval and maintains the ability to plan one to two years in the future, understand the budget process, and monitor spending through the fiscal year.
• Responsible for standard processes, procedures, and workflow documentation.
• Customer Service focused – must work with a broad customer base, understand their needs, negotiate deadlines, and deliver on time.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of environmental codes, public works facilities, and adhering to relevant codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of technical management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and policies of sound business management.
• Skill in communicating, preparing, and making presentations to staff and senior management.
• Skill in conducting meetings and preparing written documents that concisely convey ideas, plans, or status.
• Skill in managing and directing assigned staff involved in projects.
• Skill and ability in using and operating a variety of office and computer equipment and related software.
• Ability to assign, instruct, direct, and review the work of assigned technical, professional, and clerical staff.
• Ability to lead and manage diverse projects.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise application development and related support activities associated with project management for the department.
• Ability to schedule, review, and evaluate the work of others as to status and development of assigned work.
• Ability to evaluate new technical developments in view of organizational plans and objectives and assesses applicability to the requirements of the organization.
• Ability to analyze resource utilization and identify potential areas of improvement…