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The document outlines a recommendation to approve a new job classification for the position of Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports within the County of Santa Clara. It details the need for this classification based on a study conducted by the Employee Services Agency, which found that the current Land Surveyor role does not accurately reflect the complexities and legal responsibilities involved. The recommendation includes a proposed salary range and notes that the action will be funded within existing appropriations. The document also states that the recommended action will have no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
Key points
Recommendation to approve job specification for Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports.
The Roads and Airport Department initiated a classification study to update job specifications.
The study revealed the need for a new classification due to the complexity of the Land Surveyor role.
The proposed salary range for the new classification is approximately $71,591 - $87,062.
The action will be funded within existing appropriations and has no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
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County of Santa Clara Employee Services Agency 129454 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: David Huebner, Director, Employee Services Agency SUBJECT: New Classification of Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve job specification and amend classification plan to add classification of Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS Approval of the recommended action would result in the additional annualized estimated cost of $231,853 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 (ongoing) and will be funded within the Roads and Airports’ existing appropriation. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND The Roads and Airport Department submitted an Executive Management initiated classification study request to update the job specifications and conduct a salary survey of the Land Surveyor classification represented by the Santa Clara County Engineers and Architects Association (SCCEAA). The County accepted the study request and the Employee Services Agency – Recruitment and Classification department conducted a job specification revision and salary survey on the County’s Land Surveyor Classification. It is important to note that this study...
The Classification Study Report for the Land Surveyor classification in the Roads and Airport Department of Santa Clara County outlines the need for a new job specification due to the complexity and managerial duties of the role. It recommends creating a new title, Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports, with a proposed salary range of $71,591 to $87,062. The report includes findings from a salary survey indicating no comparable classifications in surrounding areas and suggests that the new classification will ensure competitive compensation and accurately reflect the job's demands.
Key points
The Roads and Airport Department requested a classification study to update job specifications and conduct a salary survey for the Land Surveyor classification.
The study revealed the need for a new job specification due to the complexity of the role and managerial duties.
It is recommended to create the title Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports.
The proposed salary range for the new classification is $71,591 to $87,062.
The salary survey found no comparable classifications in surrounding counties and cities.
The new classification aims to ensure competitive compensation and accurately reflect the job's demands.
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County of Santa Clara Employee Services Agency Human Resources County Government Center, East Wing 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor San Jose, California 95110 Classification Report Date: May 13, 2026 To: Harry Freitas, Director, Roads and Airport Department Roads and Airport Department From: Alejandra Rodriguez, Management Analyst Employee Services Agency- Recruitment and Classification Reviewed by: Anita Asher, Human Resources Director Subject: Classification Study Report – Land Surveyor Background The Roads and Airport Department submitted an Executive Management initiated classification study request to update the job specifications and conduct a salary survey of the Land Surveyor classification represented by the Santa Clara County Engineers and Architects Association (SCCEAA). The County accepted the study request and the Employee Services Agency – Recruitment and Classification department conducted a job specification revision and salary survey on the County’s Land Surveyor Classification. It is important to note that this study was part of a larger Executive initiated study to conduct job specification revisions and salary surveys for the Surveying Series which also...
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Sr Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports Job Spec Final
The document outlines the job specification for the Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports position within the County of Santa Clara. It details the responsibilities, distinguishing characteristics, typical tasks, employment standards, knowledge, abilities, and physical requirements for the role. The Senior Land Surveyor is responsible for managing the surveying unit, overseeing field and office survey work, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Position: Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports
Department: Roads and Airports Department, County of Santa Clara
Responsibilities include managing the surveying unit, performing complex surveys, preparing deeds, and negotiating property acquisitions.
Requires a valid California Land Surveyor's License and five years of field engineering survey experience.
Knowledge of surveying techniques, legal descriptions, and construction processes is essential.
Physical requirements include the ability to work outdoors and perform various physical tasks.
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County of Santa Clara Job Code: L1Z Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports Definition Under direction, to perform difficult and complex professional land surveying work involving responsible charge duties in the field or office and manage and supervise the surveying unit within the Roads and Airports Department. Distinguishing Characteristics The Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports classification in the Roads and Airports Department practices land surveying as prescribed in the Land Surveyors Act and is the manager of the surveying unit and oversees the daily operations of the department. The Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports classification plays a significant role in construction projects of roads, bridges, traffic signals, sidewalks, drainage systems and is responsible for preparing deeds and negotiating purchases of property acquisition parcels for capital projects. The Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports classification is distinguished from the Land Surveyor classification in that the Senior Land Surveyor - Roads and Airports classification manages and supervises the entire Land Surveying Unit under the Roads and Airports Department and is responsible...
The document appears to be a salary survey related to the position of Senior Land Surveyor. However, the extracted text is largely garbled and contains many unreadable characters, making it difficult to extract coherent information.
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