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County Surveyor

Recruitment #15-377020-01

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Introduction

Delivering Solutions for a Safe Community

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation.

The Public Works-Engineering & Surveying Division is committed to providing a safe, well maintained and efficient roadway system. Additionally the division designs and performs contract construction of road and bridge improvements, issues multiple permits, and performs traffic counts and speed surveys on County roads.

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit:  http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default.asp   

The Position

Plans, schedules, and supervises activities of the Survey and Land Development Section of the Department of Resource Management Engineering Division, including the review/approval of private surveys and subdivided land within the authority of the County Surveyor.

 

This is a single-position, senior management class that has responsibility for the staff and operations of survey and land development review activity. This class carries out necessary activities with general direction except as new or unusual circumstances arise.  Judgment is required both in interpreting established policies, goals, and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans, and strategies that may deviate from traditional methods and practices.  This class is exempt from civil service, at will, and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.  This position is a member of the department’s senior management team.

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving land surveying, land development, engineering, and basic supervision.            

Education: An Associate’s degree is required with course work emphasis in engineering, surveying, or mathematics is required.

Licenses:  Possession and maintenance of a valid California Professional Land Surveyor's license.  Possession of a valid California Civil Engineer License can be substituted for the California Professional Land Surveyor's license if it was obtained prior to January 1, 1982.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15647  

 

BENEFITS

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

 

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year for the first 10 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave are granted.

 

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

 

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

 

To review the complete benefits package for this position, please 

visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16490

Selection Process

12/18/15 Deadline to submit application for 1st application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The selection process will consist of an initial application screening and a oral board exam. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Additional application materials as requested in the job announcement:  ADA Request For Accommodation, must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the application review date.

An Associate's Degree (or higher) is required for this position. Applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their degree OR official/unofficial transcripts which verify the date and degree conferred by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment. 

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Document Submittal Requirements

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (County Surveyor) and the recruitment number (15-377020-01). If emailing, please include the recruitment name and number in the Subject field of the recruitment.   

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

 

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disability Form: webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

 

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review date. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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