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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB POSTING

VACANCY 24-5-3

TITLE: Survey Technician

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

PAY: \$27.69-\$31.80 (determined by qualifications/experience) - Full Time Benefits Eligible

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut St., Leavenworth, KS

SUPERVISOR: Director / Deputy Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor,

Suite 104, in the Leavenworth County Courthouse.

General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street,

Leavenworth, Kansas, EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the

application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website

at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here

POSITION CLOSES WHEN FILLED

TITLE: Survey Technician

DEPARTMENT: Public Works EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: E

SUPERVISOR: Director/ Surveyor SUPERVISES: NA

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut Suite 007, Leavenworth, KS 66048

RESIDENCY POLICY

Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is located. The boundaries for

Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte, Johnson,

Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain

departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency such as the

Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this residency requirement

must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)

DUTIES SUMMARY

Candidate will be capable of working under the direction of the County Surveyor to complete the

duties and responsibilities related to the responsibilities of County Surveyor position (see K.S.A. 19-

1420) and the survey division of the Department of Public Works. The Survey Technician position

must be capable of researching and identifying the road records and road-right-of-way documentation

of all county maintained and owned roads. Candidate shall be capable of staking right-of-way as

needed for disputes, utility work, and construction needs related to the projects of the Department of

Public Works.

Aid in creating surveys, legal descriptions, and exhibits as needed for departmental needs and be

capable of reviewing, commenting and approving work prepared by staff, consultants or vendors. Aid

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with the establishments and maintenance of the horizontal and vertical control network for

Leavenworth County. Advising the department leadership, county departments, and general public of

surveying related matters. Maintain the integrity of survey monuments set in public land survey

system. Review and comment on proposed projects, plans, plats, and other engineering documents

related to the development of Leavenworth County. Maintain the standards and specification for

development and plan submittal process for Leavenworth County as it relates to surveys. Manage and

direct the division staff as applicable for full time and intermittent-on-call personnel. Provide

oversight of survey operations to ensure accurate and quality control in the field data collection and

staking process. Interact with the public in various capacities through public meetings, department

inquiries, phone, written, and electronic formats. Collaborate closely with department leadership for

the growth and efficiency of the department of public works.

PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES

60% 1. Field Survey Duties

25% 2. Public inquiry and plan review.

10% 3. Public meeting and permitting duties

5% 4. Divisio n planning and budget

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (*Required after post-employment occupational development)

1. Knowledge of department policies and procedures including safety.

2. Skill in survey records and research.*

3. Skill in reading and understanding maps and engineering drawings.*

4. Ability to evaluate evidence in the determination of boundary opinions.*

5. Ability to carry out the duties required in a statutory survey.*

6. Ability to manage field crews and