NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Licensed City Surveyor
929 N. Front Street, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Wilmington is seeking a Licensed City Surveyor to lead and oversee municipal land surveying operations in support of public infrastructure, development, and regulatory compliance. This role offers autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the ability to shape municipal surveying operations while maintaining a predictable, flexible schedule that supports work-life balance.
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Responsibilities
Professional certification of all survey maps and work products prepared by the City of Wilmington’s Geomatics Division
Perform complex professional land surveying calculations. Research land records and prepare legal descriptions for plats of survey
Review and approve plats submitted for acceptance prior to recordation for compliance with applicable governmental laws and regulations
Oversee monumentation program
Participate in the preparation of specifications, evaluate proposals, develop recommendations, and negotiate with consulting professional surveying firms
Consult with and advise private-sector professional land surveyors, other municipal departments, county, state and federal agencies, engineers, architects, developers, attorneys, private citizens and contractors regarding surveying issues
Plan, schedule, supervise and review the work of crews involved in conducting various surveys (e.g., land and boundary, topographic, hydrographic, as-built) to determine distance, elevation, property boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface
Coordinate inter-departmental projects with municipal maintenance crews
Formulate and implement policies and operating procedures relative to the Geomatics Division, including the hiring, evaluation, discipline and termination of survey personnel
Ensure staff is properly trained in technical operating procedures and safety policies
Oversee the budgeting, purchase, maintenance, calibration, and replacement of robotic total stations, global positioning system instruments, data collectors, vehicles, tools, and supplies
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of an active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or an equivalent out-of-state license, with the requirement to secure North Carolina licensure within six (6) months of employment
Class C driver's license
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training sufficient to effectively perform the essential functions of the position. Combinations include, but are not limited to: High school diploma and nine (9) years of relevant experience, Associate's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) site
Great Work/Life Balance
Minimal Nights/Weekends
Minimal Travel Required for the role
No client sales or billing
Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a half-day on Friday (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM).
Access to Free City Employee Health Clinic (with City Insurance)
Free City Gym Access
Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
Pension Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement: NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution.
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually): Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
Miscellaneous: Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Short & Long Term Disability
Cancer & Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Credit Union membership
Company
NEOGOV
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501-1000 employees
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