First Deputy (Transitional), Howard County Surveyor

Posted: March 5

Duties:

• Investigate and resolve drainage problems
• Oversee all drainage assessments
• Understand and implement section corner perpetuation
• Carry out duties as directed by the Howard County Surveyor.
• Review submitted subdivisions/site/drainage plans.
• Prepare surveys, drain profiles, and other necessary reports.
• Help make determination of watersheds for tax purposes or assessments.
• Maintain, update, and create the counties GIS layers pertaining to the Surveyor’s office.
• Inspect and recommend acceptance of construction drawings and projects, related to drainage and erosion control. Review construction and erosion control plans. Review all drainage connections permits.
• Review and propose updates to design standards, codes, and ordinances within the county.
• Project Manager for all construction on the regulated drains. Site inspection, materials, billing, and payments to contractors.
• Oversite of the section corners being re-established or perpetuated.
• Addressing concerns from disgruntled landowners.

Interested applicants can find further details of this career opportunity here.