Salary: $95,822.69 Annually
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02472
Department: Public Works
Division: Technical Services
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

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

Essential Functions

• 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 Requirements

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.

Certificates and Licenses

• 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

Skills and Abilities

• 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.).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• 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.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• 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.

Supplemental Information
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.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

**Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.

Other Benefits:

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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Please indicate on your application/resume how you meet the minimum requirements listed in the posting. For example, professional land surveying experience and a State of Florida Professional Survey and Mapper (PSM) license.

• I understand and have provided this information in my application.
• I do not meet these minimum requirements.

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PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.Please check EACH of the 4 BOXES BELOW to confirm YOUR APPLICATION is ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Please note: Applications with incomplete Education and/or Work History sections will not be considered. Submitting a resume without completing these sections on the application form will result in disqualification.

• Education Section
• Work History Section
• 3 Professional References
• Skills, Certifications, Additional Information Sections (Optional - but highly recommend completing)

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