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Survey Division Chief

San Bernardino County

Throughout San Bernardino County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

💰 $171,560/yr($124,460/yr – $171,560/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-19930-01

Department: DPW-Surveyor

Job classification: Survey Division Chief

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Land Use, Construction Maintenance

Summary

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received.

Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours)
Referral Bonus - Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours)

The Department of Public Works, County Surveyors Division, is recruiting for a Survey Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct surveying operations. Essential duties include supervising, through subordinate supervisors, the preparation of reports, cost estimates, and specifications in connection with surveying, mapping, and long range work programs; reviewing and approving the more difficult Record of Survey maps; conferring with other County officials, governmental agencies, and private engineers and surveyors on complex boundary, surveying, and related matters; serving as an expert witness and consultant to County Counsel on matters related to land boundaries and land surveying; developing and monitoring the division's budget; and reviewing legislation for impact and making recommendations.

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Survey Division Chief job description.

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

License and Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents may be required to drive a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained during the course of employment.

Physical: Frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Continuously required to reach above and below shoulder level. Must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision. Occasionally required to lift and carry 10 pounds or less.

Work Conditions: Occasionally works near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces. Occasionally exposed to dust, gas, hazardous materials, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity. Primarily works inside and occasionally works outside. Uses specialized protective equipment or clothing as required.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Examples of duties

Registration: Must possess a current and valid license to practice Land Surveying in the State of California -OR- be a Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying in the State of California. Pursuant to Business and Profession Codes 8700-8805.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over a staff involved in land surveying.