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Assistant City Surveyor

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Full-time
$66,380 - $109,527 a year

Qualifications

Research
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Assistant City Surveyor

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS ENGINEERING

Requisition Number

202690

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE15

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$66,380 – $109,527 Depending on Qualifications

Job Description

Help Shape Chesapeake’s Infrastructure

The City of Chesapeake Public Works – Engineering Division is seeking a dependable and goal-oriented Assistant City Surveyor to support City surveying operations.

In this role, the Assistant City Surveyor works closely with the City Surveyor and CADD Manager to lead daily survey operations, guide staff, and ensure accurate, high-quality survey data that supports critical City projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in planning and delivering work that directly impacts infrastructure, development, and the community.

Why Join Us?

Stable, full-time employment with the City of Chesapeake
Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement (VRS), and paid leave
Opportunity to lead projects and supervise a skilled team
Meaningful work supporting City-wide engineering and construction initiatives

What You’ll Do as an Assistant City Surveyor

Supervise and support staff, including hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating work
Plan, prioritize, and manage survey requests based on timelines and project needs
Conduct and oversee property line and utility research and investigations
Review and validate survey data, exhibits, plats, and calculations for accuracy and compliance
Coordinate with City departments to support survey needs for various projects
Manage survey-related contracts, equipment, and vendor relationships
Support maintenance of horizontal and vertical control networks
Respond to inquiries from the public, staff, and external agencies
Perform detailed analysis and validation of survey data
Report progress on major projects and initiatives

What We’re Looking For in an Assistant City Surveyor

Experience in land surveying, including project planning and data analysis
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Knowledge of survey standards, regulations, and best practices
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with survey equipment and related technology preferred

Make an Impact as an Assistant City Surveyor!

As an Assistant City Surveyor, your work ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data that supports Chesapeake’s infrastructure and growth. If you’re ready to lead projects, mentor a team, and contribute to meaningful public service work, we encourage you to apply.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

#CADD #LandSurvey

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: To be evaluated for the Assistant City Surveyor job classification, applicants shall possess the qualifications outlined in (1) or (2) below:

1) Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in land surveying, engineering, or a closely related field.

2) Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in any field accompanied by a minimum of two years of related land surveying experience.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of four years of related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Requires Commonwealth of Virginia designation as a Surveyor in training (SIT) or the ability to obtain the Virginia SIT license within one year of hire. Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as a Land Surveyor is preferred within one year of hire.

Special Requirement(s): Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

03/25/2026

Job Close Date

Open Continuous

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Carrying

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

N = Never

Pushing/Pulling Weight

N/A

Reaching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Never- Never occurs.

Bending

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, Xerox Machine, Cell Phone, Desk Phone, Scanner, and Survey Equipment

Protective Equipment Required

Hard Hat, Work Boots, Safety Vest

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

M = Several Times Per Month

Extreme Temperatures

M = Several Times Per Month

Noise and Vibration

M = Several Times Per Month

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

M = Several Times Per Month

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Yes. The City Surveyor and CADD Manager can assist with all tasks listed.

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