Land Survey Technician

This position assists the County Surveyor in carrying out the statutory requirements of the Surveyor’s office as per SS. 59.45. This position is based in the Land Records.

Examples of Duties

Maintenance of existing survey archives
Guide in the development and execution of section corner remonumentation program.
Help review of plats, certified survey maps, maps of survey, advising registered land surveyors and the public.
Assists in the administration of the County subdivision ordinance.
Assist County Surveyor in boundary determinations and dispute resolution.
Assist with survey of property on County owned lands.
Assist with county land sales and acquisitions.
Train County personnel in GPS, CAD and Total Station use.
Keeps up to date on all adjustments and geoid models to the Bayfield County Coordinate System.
Performs duties assigned by the Land Record Administrator/Land Information Officer.
Helps establish, maintain, and verify GPS coordinates in PLSS.
Help County Surveyor perform survey work as necessary for Forestry Department, Highway Department and other County departments. Assist marking boundary lines of county owned land for various projects. Assist County departments in drafting real estate documents.
Provide input on survey related contracted services.

Qualifications
A. Four-year degree including at least two courses in land surveying AND a minimum of six months of experience in land surveying.-or- Two-year degree in land surveying or related field AND a minimum of 6 months experience in land surveying.

B. Experience in Geographic Information Systems, Auto CAD and database management with two years automated mapping is preferred.

C. Possession of a valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle is required.

D. FAA Part 107 License preferred.