CLOSE DATE This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on
WEDNEDSAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026. Please note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
COMPENSATION Annual Pay Range: $99,061.31 - $125,009.44 Hourly Pay Range: $47.625630 - $60.100692 Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on the candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS - Are you a registered Public Land Surveyor with a strong desire to serve your community?
- Are you passionate about continuing Oregon's history of high-quality survey records?
- Are you a skilled researcher with strong investigative techniques, able to locate, compile, and organize survey data?
- Do you thrive working in a collaborative environment?
If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on! Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development (DTD) County Survey Office is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative professional to join our team as a Land Surveyor. If selected for this position, you will be primarily responsible for reviewing and approving surveys and plats prepared by private surveyors. Additionally, you will prepare or review internal surveys and legal descriptions and assist as needed with the public land corner program. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual!
When assisting with the Public Land Corner program or working on internal projects, you will be doing extensive records research, starting from around the 1860s to the present time. This position will allow you to demonstrate your investigative skills in evaluating corners in the field, as well as your writing skills to prepare narratives and historic descriptions for USBT corner records in the office. For any assigned corners, you will also be responsible for writing reports on how the corner was verified or set, based on the evidence found in the field. Another critical component of this position will be preparing a sketch and history for each land corner that will be used for drafting the USBT map.
We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in Land Surveying. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to contribute to the team's success in providing excellent customer service to the community. This drive for excellence extends to all aspects of the County Survey Office functions, such as maintaining the original Government Land Corners, maintaining a library of property survey records for Clackamas County, and reviewing all surveys and plats of all land divisions in Clackamas County for compliance with Oregon Survey laws.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:* - Possession of a valid and active registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any state (US) at the time of hire .
- Please see the Post-Employment Requirements with regard to the State of Oregon registration as a Professional Surveyor.
- A minimum of one (1) year of related land development surveying experience
- Experience working with CADD software
- Experience conducting research pertaining to survey and related property records
- Experience locating, compiling, and organizing complex and historical survey data
- Experience providing customer service to the public as well as to other stakeholders, such as other jurisdictions, private consultants, developers, and construction contractors
Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:* - Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration in the State of Oregon
- Experience preparing plats and records of survey according to statutes, County Code, OAR, and standards of practice as a Land Surveyor
- Experience in a position with QA/QC responsibilities
- Experience in public land corner restoration
Pre-Employment Requirements: - Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
Post-Employment Requirements (within one (1) year of hire): - Valid and active registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in any state (U.S.) at time of hire. Incumbent must be registered as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Oregon within one (1) year of hire and maintain a valid and active license as a Professional Land Surveyor by the State of Oregon throughout the course of employment, as required by statute.
*For Veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Land Surveyor .
KEY COMPETENCIES We are searching for someone who:
- Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust "SPIRIT".
- Builds & maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Commits to teamwork and collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
- Communicates professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
- Embraces continual learning through commitment to self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
- Seeks to problem solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
- Displays creativity and innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others' ideas.
- Promotes cross cultural effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
- Puts ethics into action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.
WORK SCHEDULE This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
Please note: This position is designated as
on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
WORKING CONDITIONS Within the Department of Transportation & Development's County Surveyor's Program, duties in the field require frequent walking, stepping, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, digging, swinging, balancing, grasping, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds, including carrying 60 pounds on one shoulder. Duties also involve frequent exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces, including steep terrain, loud noises, vibration, exhaust fumes and dust, and adverse weather conditions.
BENEFITS INFORMATION Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, as well as alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness plan to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below. Generous paid time off package, including: - 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at the time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits: - Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution)
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement fund savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
This is a full-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.
Learn more about the divisions in DTD
APPLICATION PROCESS Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Requesting Veterans' Preference
Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
RECRUITMENT CONTACT Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Email: VVysotskiy@clackamas.us
