Hancock County Surveyor

Job Overview

  • The County Surveyor is an elected full-time position

  • Offices are located in the Hancock County Annex and regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm

  • Four year term | Due to the technical nature of the position there are no term limits

  • Various Indiana Codes and Indiana Administrative Codes govern how a County Surveyor performs these obligations. The County Surveyor is also guided by Federal requirements (such as the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act) which are administered by agencies such as the US EPA, US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Job Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen 18 years of age or older at the time of assuming office

  • Must be and remain a current resident of Hancock County

Responsibilities

  • Supervises construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of regulated drains and floodplains

  • Serves on the technical committee for the Area Plan Commission

  • Serves as technical authority (subject matter expert) and non-voting member of the county Drainage Board

  • Perpetuates section corner stone records

  • Develops and recommends strategies and plans to combat climate change and other risks and hazards

  • Prepares, maintains, and keeps a legal survey book showing maps of sections, grants, subdivisions, or groups

  • Certifies permit locations for Alcoholic Beverage Commission

  • Maintains accurate GIS (Geographic Information System) data including parcel, aerial photography, contours, flood zones, soil, wetlands, etc…

  • Maintains FEMA flood zone maps

  • Oversees and issues pond and building permits

  • Reviews complaints regarding private and natural drains

  • Supervises about 8-10 full-time and part-time staff

  • Provides programs for local youth troop organizations and school programs

  • Oversees the Phase II Storm Water Quality program for the County

  • Maintains a record of all Benchmarks in the County

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, or Natural Resources

  • Comfortable with modern technology and tools

  • Prior experience in land surveying

  • Member of AIC, INAFSM, ISPLS, or IGIC

  • 5+ years hiring, managing, supervising, and leading staff

Compensation

  • $59,003 annual salary in 2020, $2,269.35 bi-weekly, plus benefits

  • Elected officials do not qualify for unemployment benefits

For more information: https://www.indianacountysurveyors.org/

Competitive Analysis

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