LAND SURVEYOR II

8280B1

Pay Grade: 34

This is highly responsible technical and administrative work in performing licensed land and engineering surveying work. Work may involve planning, directing and reviewing the work of survey parties engaged in advanced survey work or directing and reviewing the work of right -of-way survey work on a state-wide basis; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and performing administrative tasks.

Supervision Received - Level D: "Under general direction…" Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence.

Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category.

Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation.

Consequence of Actions or Decisions -LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial.

Contacts - LEVEL D:  The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others.

Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion.

Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible.

Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL E: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a "manager" of first line supervisors or as a "first line supervisor" of workers who perform distinct and separate blocks of work generally related as to purpose but requiring different processes and methods. Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority.

Differs from the Land Surveyor I class which supervises a smaller group of employees and does not have administrative duties, such as preparing budgets or developing operating practices and procedures nor have state-wide responsibilities.

Ensures completion of all surveying jobs by coordinating and monitoring all aspects such as field surveying, aerial surveying, and documentation. Sets deadlines and priorities for all surveys. Reviews work of subordinates by spot checking paper work and visiting survey sites.

Interprets and explains policies and regulations to agency personnel and the public. Develops and implements practices and procedures for ensuring legality and efficiency of surveys.

Projects budget needs, such as staffing, equipment and other expenditures; monitors and ensures containment of budget; and writes budget narratives.

Maintains a continuing knowledge of survey methods, and appropriate regulations and statutes. Identifies training needs of subordinates and schedules training.

Meets with agency personnel who request surveys in order to ascertain the purpose of the survey. Determines the most efficient and economical means of accomplishing each survey.

*Knowledge of instruments, equipment and supplies used in land and engineering surveying.

*Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices in land and engineering surveying.

*Knowledge of mathematics used in land and engineering surveying.

*Knowledge of authoritative reference works in land and engineering surveying.

Knowledge of fiscal and personnel policies.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision.

*Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the activities of a group of technicians.

*Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

*Ability to read, interpret and explain complex regulations and plans.

*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and the public.

*Necessary at Entry

Land Surveying License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and four years of supervisory or management experience.

NC:  11/03
REV: 08/05