Senior Surveyor

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opening for a Senior Surveyor who will be assigned to the County Surveyor Division in Riverside.

This position will primarily be assigned to the office and will serve in a key technical leadership role supporting land records, map review, and survey operations.

The Department is seeking a candidate who will provide oversight and technical support for core office functions, including Records of Survey, Corner Records, right-of-way, and minor land division cases.

This position will work closely with the Supervising Land Surveyor to ensure timely delivery, technical accuracy, and consistency across all survey products and services.

The incumbent will play a critical role in maintaining the County's land records system, supporting engineering and infrastructure projects, and resolving complex boundary and title issues.

In addition, this position will provide support and coordination with the division's Land Records program, including the public research counter.

This team serves as the front line for land records and survey information and handles research requests from walk-ins, phone calls, emails, and inquiries from engineers, land surveyors, title companies, real estate professionals, and the general public.

The position will provide leadership and oversight to ensure consistent, timely, and professional customer service.

Responsibilities associated with this role include overseeing and supporting staff who:


* Conduct land records research and assist the public at the research counter


* Enter recorded maps and survey records into the County's digital systems of record, including Laserfiche (the County's trusted document management system), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and SharePoint


* Create maps and exhibits for internal and public use


* Respond to Public Records Requests


* Maintain and support document imaging systems and long-term records storage

The County Surveyor function in Riverside County has a long-standing history dating back to the County's establishment in 1893.

The division maintains and manages a vast archive of survey records, many of which have been digitized, while others still exist in legacy formats such as microfiche, handwritten field books, and historic survey notes.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established team with deep institutional knowledge while helping modernize and manage critical land records systems in one of the fastest-growing counties in California.

While this position is primarily office-based, the incumbent may occasionally support field operations as needed.

The department seeks applicants with thorough knowledge of local surveying principles as outlined in the California Professional Land Surveyor's Act and ability to perform complex field and office surveying work.

The most competitive candidates will be those with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in dynamic and d...