Job Summary Functions as survey lead worker/project supervisor conducting skilled surveying work, including but not limited to, challenging boundary and location surveys, General Land Office (GLO) section resurvey and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corner maintenance, horizontal and vertical control surveys, set and maintain County Benchmarks, and similar related duties which are heavily relied upon by other County departments, governmental bodies, private surveyors and the general public and control the location of public and private property boundaries. Responsibilities include mentoring County Surveyor Division technical staff as to proper surveying procedures and methods. Establishes land boundaries in accordance with federal regulations, state statutes and common law. Constructs or rehabilitates land corner monuments where previously set corners are lost or do not exist, to verify that previously set corners and accessories are present and in their proper location, and to perform other land survey related duties. Reports to the County Surveyor, directs the work of project survey crews and reviews the work of assigned staff for quality control purposes. Supervision Received Employees in this role work under general supervision with broad objectives and expected outcomes provided. Use of independent judgement and the ability to exercise independent decision making is required. Work is reviewed on completion or when outcomes are achieved. Is often physically removed from supervisor and is only subject to periodic supervisory checks. This position reports to the County Surveyor. Supervision Exercised Serves as a work leader for the Land Survey and Mapping Technician and other technical staff and occasionally for seasonal survey crew or equipment operators. Elements of direct control over these positions include assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product for timeliness and correctness or soundness, and providing input into supervisor s actions. Minimum Qualifications AAS Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Technology, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years related and progressive work experience with a Governmental agency or private consulting firm. Or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years related and progressive work experience with a survey agency or private consulting firm. Valid Minnesota driver s license required. Employment reference checks, a criminal background check, and pre-employment physical will be performed as part of the pre-employment process.