Senior Land Surveyor; Transportation Engineering & Construction

Senior Land Surveyor (Transportation Engineering & Construction)

Job : 108228

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

County: Clackamas County

Compensation

• Annual Pay Range: $ - $ (Current)
• Hourly Pay Range: $48.54 - $61.32
• Annual Pay Range: $ - $ (Effective July 1, 2026)
• Hourly Pay Range: $49.85 - $62.97

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Review, approve, sign, and seal survey documents prepared by the survey team.
• Review and approve documents prepared by private surveyors on County capital projects.
• Develop, establish, and implement standards within the office.
• Serve as technical resource for staff and provide guidance on survey standards, easements, and land records.
• Ensure data integrity, legal compliance, and field-to-office excellence.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Valid and active registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any U.S. state at time of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional land surveying experience.
• Experience leading the work of others, including daily work direction, scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and providing training.
• Experience conducting research and preparing drawings, maps, legal descriptions, and survey-related documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and approving legal descriptions and construction surveys.
• Proficiency with modern survey technologies such as GNSS, LiDAR, electronic data collectors, and CAD/design software.
• Experience leading transportation survey projects.
• Experience performing or reviewing surveys related to transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, right-of-way resolution, and construction staking.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed individually in compliance with state and federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis; incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Post-Employment Requirements

• Within six (6) months of hire, register as a Professional Surveyor in the State of Oregon and maintain a valid and active license throughout employment.

Key Competencies

• Align with Clackamas County Core Values:
  Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Commit to teamwork and collaboration, encouraging sharing of information and problem solving.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding to the needs of those served.
• Communicate professionally, demonstrating self-awareness and respect for others.
• Commit to continual learning and willingness to grow with technological and organizational changes.
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to problem solve and develop solution-focused approaches.
• Show creativity and innovation, taking initiative to improve processes and programs.
• Promote cross-cultural effectiveness, engaging in inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives.
• Apply ethics by holding oneself to high standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity.

Work Schedule

This position is part of the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours will be discussed with the selected candidate. The role is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework based on departmental needs; telework cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Working Conditions

Occasional duties in the field require walking, twisting, balancing, and involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, and uneven terrain.

Benefits Information

• Competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and robust sick and vacation plans.
• Health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits.
• Paid time off: 12 hours of vacation accrued per month, one-time option to frontload first-year vacation accruals, 8 hours of sick time accrued per month, 10 paid holidays, and 1 personal day per year.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) with employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution.
• OPSRP members vest after five years of contributions or when age 65.
• Choice of medical plans, dental plans, vision coverage, chiropractic coverage, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP), longevity pay, and additional retirement savings options including 457(b) deferred compensation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity…