Surveyor Manager (Engineer IV)

Salary: $84,272.97 - $139,050.40 Annually
Location : Cobb County DOT Engineering Division, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05012
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT)
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 116

Position Information
This position is situated within the Cobb DOT Engineering Division's Survey Department. It entails managing and directing survey project execution. The role involves supporting the survey group by performing tasks both in the office and in the field. It also requires coordinating tasks and projects with various Cobb DOT divisions and county departments as necessary.

Essential Functions
Develops, implements, and monitors division work plan, policies and procedures: formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, services standards, standard operating procedures, training programs, etc.; monitors implementation of work processes, services standards, and policies and procedures by staff and contractors; updates division guidelines according to federal, state, or local rules and regulations; and oversees training programs.

Administers contracts for equipment, supplies and services: conducts needs assessments; makes recommendations and assists in determining equipment, supplies, and services outlays.

Ensures adherence to and enforces established safety policies and procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individual; investigates accidents involving personnel, equipment or property; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and ensures personnel comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Performs customer service functions: receives, responds to, and reviews passenger complaints and issues; provides information and answers questions regarding division policies and procedures, services, etc.; and initiates corrective actions and/or resolves problems.

Performs public relations duties: represents the division at meetings and public events; Department Director, County administrators, elected officials, and the public; gives speeches and makes presentations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; supplemented by seven years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manager and supervisory experience in transportation roadway and capital improvement projects.

• Experience in field data collection, data processing, site preparation and staking, record keeping, boundary evaluation and researching legal records.
• Software experience: Robotic Data Collector, Carlson Data Collector, Spectra Precision F50/F30 Robotic Total Station, Leica TCA1100, Total Station, GNSS Tablet - Carlson SurvPC GPS unit; Microstation V8i, Bentely InRoads Suite, Bentley OpenRoads, and Listech Liscad.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; fieldwork may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards related to construction sites. Periodic project or site visits may expose the incumbent to a variety of hazards consistent with a construction and/or treatment plant site including exposure to traffic and/or environmental conditions associated with water system utilities.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07

How many years of experience do you have in Civil Engineering or related field?

• No experience
• Less than seven (7) years' experience
• Seven (7) to nine (9) years' experience
• Nine (9) to eleven (11) years' experience
• Eleven (11) or more years of experience

08

Please describe your experience in Civil Engineering or a related field. Experience described must be verifiable in the work history section of your application. Enter N/A if you have no experience. See resume will not be accepted as an answer.
09

How many years of experience do you have managing and supervising staff involved in transportation roadway and/or capital improvement projects?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years' experience
• 2 to less than 4 years' experience
• 4 to less than 6 years' experience
• 6 years or more experience

10

How many years of experience do you have overseeing transportation roadway projects and/or capital improvement projects?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years' experience
• 2 to less than 4 years' experience
• 4 to less than 6 years' experience
• 6 years' or more experience

11

Which of the following surveying functions have you performed as part of your professional surveying experience? (Select all that apply.)

• Field data collection
• Data processing
• Site preparation
• Construction staking
• Record keeping and survey documentation
• Boundary evaluation
• Researching deeds, plats, easements, and other legal records
• None

12

Please indicate your level of experience using the following survey equipment's.Robotic Data CollectorCarlson Data CollectorSpectra Precision F50/F30 Robotic Total StationLeica TCA1100 Total StationGNSS Tablet / Carlson SurvPC GPS Unit

• No experience with any listed equipment
• Experience with 1 system
• Experience with 2 systems
• Experience with 3 systems
• Experience with 4 systems
• Experience with all 5 systems

13

Please list the survey equipment(s) from above you have experience with. Enter N/A if not applicable.
14

Please indicate your experience using the following software applications.MicroStation V8iBentley InRoads SuiteBentley OpenRoadsListech LISCAD

• No experience
• Experience with 1 application
• Experience with 2 applications
• Experience with 3 applications
• Experience with all 4 applications

15

Please list the software applications from above you have experience with. Enter N/A if not applicable.
16

Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

17

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question