County Surveyor

The Benton County Public Works Engineering Department is looking for a County Surveyor to join our Team!

JOB SUMMARY

The County Surveyor is responsible for all surveying services with regard to the determination of property ownership between private and public lands, boundary surveys, right of way surveys, restoration of government corners, construction surveys, and surveying related projects for Public Works and other county departments. Responsible for the filing of subdivision plats, partition plats and boundary surveys for compliance with Oregon Revised Statues Chapters 92 and 209 that are submitted by Professional Land Surveyors. Negotiate property acquisitions, resolve conflicts, and provide technical assistance to county departments. Responsible for exercising work supervision and control (as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 672.002,) and performing all the other duties of a Professional Land Surveyor in executing and completing complex surveying projects. Work as team leader, member, coordinator and mentor within the Surveying and Engineering workgroup. Provide leadership for the Surveying Program.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

First review of applications is scheduled for August 25, 2025.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• $0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.

• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!

• Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications

• You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year

• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:

• The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

• A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.

• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.

• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

• Annual salary range of:

• $93,928.54 -$135,641.56

• This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!

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We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:

• Bachelors Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field; AND
• 6 years of directly related experience.

An equivalent combination of closely related education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of hire date.
• Professional Land Surveyor License from the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, or ability to obtain by comity/reciprocity of certification from another state within six months of hire.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of:
• Federal and state statutes, rules, ordinances, standards, and codes governing land surveys, land development, road rights, and legal status.
• Principles, methods, and procedures for land surveys and plats.
• Land status research methods, theories, concepts, methodology, and techniques.
• Skills in:
• Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting project plans, maps, diagrams, legal descriptions, and technical documents.
• Operating, calibrating, and maintaining surveying equipment and electronic field data recording equipment.
• Consolidating field notes and survey data into specialized software for base maps and drawings.
• Using a personal computer with standard and specialized engineering and surveying software.
• Ability to:
• Demonstrate courteous behavior when interacting with the public and County staff.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing with an appropriate level of technical terminology for the situation.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Laurel Byer - Engineering and Survey Manager

Benton County Public Works- Engineering

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Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

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How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling ....

Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.

Helpful links and contact information

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