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City of Rochester, New York Manager of Maps & Surveys in Rochester, New York
Manager of Maps & Surveys
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Manager of Maps & Surveys
Salary
$84,884.00 - $111,923.00 Annually
Location
Rochester, NY
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26DM349ESA32
Department
Department of Environmental Services
Bureau
Architecture & Engineering
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
General Description
This is a technical managerial position responsible for the operations of the Office of Maps and Surveys which provides such services as surveying, deed recording and reproduction of maps and plans. The incumbent works under the general direction of the City Engineer and directly supervises technical and clerical staff. Related work is performed as required.
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities
Supervises survey crews in pre-construction surveys including scheduling and monitoring field activities, checking survey notes for completeness and accuracy, and developing standard work procedures;
Supervises technical and clerical staff in the collection and maintenance of maps, survey information, various files, records and deeds for use by survey crews, other government agencies and the public;
Supervises survey crews in performance of precision geodetic surveys to establish and maintain survey control monuments in City;
Maintains and revises the Official City Map;
Organizes survey information and resulting calculations, to prepare plans, specifications and reports;
Advises City departments, attorneys, real estate operators, abstract companies and general public on surveying law and practices and historical information regarding street locations and zoning issues;
Prepares deed descriptions for rezoning and land sales;
Reviews subdivision requests and maps for conformity with zoning and engineering regulations and assigns street numbers;
Trains employees in procedures, new work methods, and safe practices;
Notifies Assessor of all ownership changes;
Prepares divisional budget submissions, monitors budget expenses and the handling of cash receipts;
Supervises the reproduction of documents, maps and construction plans for City departments.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a New York State Land Surveyor's License PLUS
A Two (2) years of experience directly supervising others including performance evaluation, planning, scheduling, assigning and monitoring their work, disciplining and coaching; AND
B. One (1) year of experience in writing reports.
NOTE: Both A) and B) above may have been gained concurrently with the experience requirements for obtaining the N.Y.S. Land Surveyor's License.
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
Employer
City of Rochester (NY)
Address
30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614
Phone
585-428-7115
Website
http://www.cityofrochester.gov
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