Job Description

Posting number: 140-26

Department: City Engineering

Division: Development Engineering

Job classification: City Surveyor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering

Help shape the future of Flagstaff’s infrastructure and community by bringing your surveying expertise to the City of Flagstaff as the City Surveyor. This role provides technical leadership in managing the City’s survey monumentation and records while reviewing plats, easements, legal descriptions, development plans, and other critical survey documents. You’ll combine field expertise, technical knowledge, and attention to detail to support capital improvement projects, right-of-way needs, property acquisition, and responsible community development. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact while collaborating with city departments, developers, consultants, and the public, this is a role where your expertise matters.

By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on Friday, August 21. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Examples of duties

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Attends meetings and performs related duties as required
• Participates in public involvement on project related issues
• Plans, coordinates, reviews and performs boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and right-of-way surveys.
• Establishes, maintains, and manages survey control monuments, benchmarks, and horizontal and vertical control networks
• Prepares, reviews, evaluates, and seals legal descriptions, easements, plats, and other survey documents
• Reviews private development plans, subdivision plats, and survey submittals to ensure survey, dedication, easement and associated documents and work product are accurate and in compliance with city codes and state statutes
• Conducts field reconnaissance, gathers survey data, performs computations, and completes survey adjustments
• Reviews and verifies field notes, calculations, GIS updates, AutoCAD drawings, and related survey materials for quality assurance
• Maintains accurate and complete public records including maps, plats, deeds, and survey files
• Provides technical support for CIP project design, right-of-way research, property acquisition, and infrastructure planning
• Coordinates with city departments, outside agencies, private surveyors, developers, and consultants
• Maintains and calibrates city survey equipment including GPS units, robotic total stations, and automatic levels
• Supports GIS data collection and integration for real property and infrastructure databases
• Safely operates a city vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To review the full job description for this position, please click the following: City Surveyor Job Description

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of full-time professional surveying, field engineering, or closely related experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Minimum requirements such as driver's license and certifications may not be substituted and are required at time of hire.

Desired Experience and Training

• Experience with GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, and survey data processing tools
• Municipal surveying experience including boundary resolution, subdivision review, and legal description preparation

Other Requirements and Working Conditions

• Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) in the State of Arizona, or ability to obtain Arizona registration within six (6) months
• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity

Supplemental information

CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $76,585.60 - $114,899.20, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!