Land Survey Technician
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description This position assists the County Surveyorin carrying out the statutory requirements of the Surveyor\'s office asper SS. 59.45. This position is based in the Land Records. Examples ofDuties Maintenance of existing survey archives Guide in the developmentand execution of section corner remonumentation program. Help review ofplats, certified survey maps, maps of survey, advising registered landsurveyors and the public. Assists in the administration of the Countysubdivision ordinance. Assist County Surveyor in boundary determinationsand dispute resolution. Assist with survey of property on County ownedlands. Assist with county land sales and acquisitions. Train Countypersonnel in GPS, CAD and Total Station use. Keeps up to date on alladjustments and geoid models to the Bayfield County Coordinate System.Performs duties assigned by the Land Record Administrator/LandInformation Officer. Helps establish, maintain, and verify GPScoordinates in PLSS. Help County Surveyor perform survey work asnecessary for Forestry Department, Highway Department and other Countydepartments. Assist marking boundary lines of county owned land forvarious projects. Assist County departments in drafting real estatedocuments. Provide input on survey related contracted services.\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A. Four-year degreeincluding at least two courses in land surveying AND a minimum of sixmonths of experience in land surveying. PREFERRED -or- Two-year degreein land surveying or related field AND a minimum of 6 months experiencein land surveying. B. Experience in Geographic Information Systems,AutoCAD and database management with two years automated mapping ispreferred. C. Possession of a valid Driver\'s License with good drivingrecord. D. FAA Part 107 License preferred. Physical Requirements: Workin all outdoor weather and through environment conditions includingsteep terrain, blow downs, wetlands, creeks, rivers, ponds, city.Awareness to work on and within Federal, State, County, Town, City,Village roads and Right-of-Way for long periods. Lift and carry 50lbsfor more than a mile at a time in the wilderness. Be able to dig, placepipe and excavate frozen soil with hand tools. Rigorous physicalexertion for extended periods of time including, but not limited to,walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing; andreaching, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Vision abilitiesinclude close vision and the ability to adjust focus on small screens.Manual dexterity is required to operate the technical instruments andequipment appropriate to surveying in the cold. Work is performed bothin an office setting and outdoors, which may require extensivetraversing of rough terrain. Ability to operate equipment: four-wheeldrive truck, ATV/UTV, chainsaw, axe, machete, hammers, sledgehammers,jackhammer, shovel, metal detector, boat and other small engines.\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs Other: Complete job description andbenefit package available at www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or bycontacting 715-373-6181, humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5thStreet, Washburn, WI 54891. EEO
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