Survey Superintendent

Job Title: Survey Superintendent

Requisition Id: 3531 

Salary: $63,276.00 - $78,984.00  

Salary Grade: S10 

Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) 

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC. 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Jacob D Careaga at Jacob.Careaga@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115 ext 3757.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Summary/Objective

Provide direct professional supervision of all engineering surveys performed by staff.

Essential Job Duties

• Organize requests for land boundary surveys, easement and right-of-way survey descriptions and develop a priority and schedule for completion.
• Plan and direct activities of surveyors and field crews on a variety of land boundary and construction/maintenance and facility maintenance survey projects.
• Schedule and assign required personnel for engineering and boundary survey projects.
• Ensure compliance with all state laws, statues and regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance of survey control records and indexes.
• Manage consultant/third party contract writing and administration.
• Review and approve time sheets, leave slips, expense reports, pay vouchers, vehicle reports, and routine purchase receipts. 
• Assist in developing the Division operating and equipment purchase budget.

Ancillary Job Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with at least twelve (12) credit hours of survey related college coursework.
• Eight (8) years of experience in general surveying, (1) year which must have been in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Professional Land Surveyor license in the state of Missouri.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan and direct activities of field crews on a variety of survey projects.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic survey equipment, including total station, data collectors, GPS (survey grade), theodolites, levels and programmable calculators.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, check for potential problems and notify appropriate staff for solutions.
• Knowledge of changes in application of statutes, rules, regulations and laws that govern the surveying profession.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
• Ability to work under stress for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight regularly.

Work Environment

• Regularly work in a standard office environment.
• Occasionally work in outdoor weather environments (cold/hot/humid/wet).

Physical Abilities

• Remain in a stationary position 70% or more of the time.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Regularly lift up to 15 pounds, correctly lift up to 30 pounds.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.