Published date: June 5, 2025

County Surveyor (Principal Land Surveyor)

County of Sacramento

$160,734.24 – $177,208.56 Annually

The Principal Land Surveyor acts as the County Surveyor for the County of Sacramento and is responsible for managing and directing land surveying and division activities for Sacramento County. The incumbent implements land surveying and land division programs through supervision of assigned professional, technical, and clerical support staff.

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/18/25, 7/2/25 (final)

The Principal Land Surveyor acts as the County Surveyor for the County of Sacramento and is responsible for managing and directing land surveying and division activities for Sacramento County. The incumbent implements land surveying and land division programs through supervision of assigned professional, technical, and clerical support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Two years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Senior Land Surveyor.

Or: 2. Four years of full-time experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Associate Land Surveyor, Associate Civil Engineer or a higher class in land surveying or civil engineering.

Or: 3. Four years of full-time experience performing supervisory duties as a licensed surveyor or licensed civil engineer which have included difficult and complex land and engineering surveying projects.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

For additional information and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento/jobs/4955149/county-surveyor-principal-land-surveyor?keywords=principal%20land%20surveyor&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs