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Chief Surveyor - Design & Construction - SFO (5216)

  2026-01-25     San Francisco Staffing     San Francisco,CA  
Description:

Provisional Appointment: Land Surveyor

Type of appointment: Provisional (TPV). A provisional appointee must be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years. This announcement has been reissued to accept additional applications. Applicants who previously submitted an application need not re-apply.

Compensation range: $151,034 - $183,612 annually

Working at SFO: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees and is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer. SFO is more than an airportwe are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, equity, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Under general direction, manages a section or division by planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of a group of technical and professional personnel engaged in land survey activities or the processing of map applications and the monument preservation and maintenance program. You are excited about this position because you will:

  • Manages a section or division by planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of subordinates. Reviews surveying or map requirements and resolves problems as needed. Examines areas to be surveyed and assigns the appropriate survey party. Checks field survey or map work in progress and directs subordinates when necessary. Performs surveying or map processing operations when necessary to assist staff in difficult situations.
  • Collects and reviews survey notes or map applications for completeness and accuracy. Supervises the maintenance of official records, maps, and survey reports and the preparation of related reports.
  • Develops, interprets, and coordinates surveying and map processing policy and methods for the department.
  • Processes and checks subdivision map applications, plans, and survey records prepared by licensed land surveyors for technical and record information accuracy with respect to the California Subdivision Map Act and the San Francisco Subdivision
  • Writes and checks boundary legal descriptions and performs other professional duties which require a licensed land surveyor.
  • Manages horizontal and vertical control systems which may include use of Global Positioning System (GPS) monumentation/documentation program. Implements and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) base map system.
  • Updates codes and regulations and reviews proposed bills and budget, cost, and fee assessments. Makes regular contacts with the general public, other departments, contractors, private surveyors, and outside organizations relative to municipal mapping and survey.
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Four (4) years of experience supervising survey parties.
  • Possession of a valid California Professional Land Surveyor License, or a valid California Civil Engineer License (issued in 1981 or before).
  • Possession of a valid California driver license (at least Class C).

Desirable qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate with public, management, clients and other governmental and private agencies.
  • Experience with managing, prioritizing, assigning, and coordinating the activities of survey staff.
  • Familiarity with modern surveying equipment with GPS functionality and computing software.
  • Experience with easements and legal descriptions.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from ...@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Selection Procedure: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements.

Notes:

  • Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment.
  • Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Information About the Hiring Process, Conviction History, Employee Benefits Overview, Equal Employment Opportunity, Disaster Service Worker, ADA Accommodation, Right to Work, Copies of Application Documents, Diversity Statement.

How to Apply: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1 and begin the application process.

Select the "I'm Interested" button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter.

To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the recruitment analyst Charlene Cun at ...@flysfo.com.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.


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