County Surveyor

About the Department

The County Surveyor supervises the management and operations of County surveying activities.  Performs duties related to the coordination of survey activities and quality control of survey projects.  Works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects.  Reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

SALARY DISCLOSURE: The anticipated starting salary is $95,822.69; final compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: 2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and myFRS.com

To learn more about Citrus County:  Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Position Duties

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff.  Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations.  Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Reviews staff and consultant conducted surveys.  Certifies and seals surveys.
• Provides survey advice to County staff and represents County in meetings, hearings and other meetings related to surveying activities.
• Conducts field checks of surveying projects in progress to monitor project activity, resolves timely field problems or questions and determines procedures to be implemented.
• Establishes and monitors technical surveying and drafting procedures and methods and resolves surveying and drafting problems.
• Checks field notes for accuracy and consistency.  Initiates corrective measures or procedural changes as needed.
• Performs computations required to prepare legal descriptions and surveys.
• Monitors and reviews contracted mapping and surveying activity to ensure quality control.
• Consults with other County staff to interpret survey requests, explains land surveying aspects of projects and coordinates surveying input with planning and execution of County projects.
• Monitors technological advances in survey equipment, procedures, techniques, and methods.  Determines feasibility for County use and instructs survey personnel in their use when appropriate.
• Participates in departmental projects.  Prepares correspondence and surveyor reports.
• Responds timely to inquiries, requests, and complaints from County citizens.
• Leads and/or attends staff conferences, professional meetings, and other events.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or closely related field and four (4) years of professional land surveying experience OR an equivalent combination of education and professional land surveying experience.
• Experience supervising survey staff and managing surveying projects.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have Florida Professional Survey and Mapper (PSM) license.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCad Civil 3D 2024, required.
• Ability to perform technical mathematical computations, to make estimates and tests, and compile survey data and statistics.
• Knowledge of general construction specifications and plans. Ability to operate surveying instruments (i.e. GPS, RTK, Robotics) in the performance of duties, and to test and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Ability to effectively compute, plan, lay out, direct, and supervise the work of the field survey crew.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and occasional climbing and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasional pushing and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.  Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Other Qualifications

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.