City Surveyor (Professional Land Surveyor)

City Surveyor (Professional Land Surveyor)

Salary

$65,644.80 - $92,768.00 Annually

Location

Wausau, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202600523

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Division

Opening Date

04/14/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose of the Position

The City Surveyor leads and performs professional land surveying services essential to the planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure. This position manages all surveying functions for the Department, ensures the accuracy and integrity of survey data, and provides expert technical support to engineering and project management staff to support the successful delivery of public works projects for the City of Wausau.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting the City's infrastructure projects, from initial planning through construction. The City Surveyor works both in the field and in the office, collaborating closely with engineering staff, contractors, and the community. The typical schedule is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Starting hourly rate of $31.56 or higher DOQ.

This position will be posted until filled, with initial application review starting on April 20th.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and performs professional land surveying services, including preparation and review of subdivision plats, certified survey maps, plats of survey, and legal descriptions for deeds and easements.
• Interprets property surveys, deeds, easements, and land records; provides guidance and recommendations to City staff, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Plans, directs, and performs field survey operations, including boundary, topographic, and construction surveys; ensures accuracy and completeness of field data.
• Directs and performs construction staking and layout activities using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools.
• Establishes and maintains horizontal and vertical control systems and coordinates with the Wisconsin DOT, including participation in the WISCORS network.
• Serves as Survey Crew Chief; supervises and participates in field activities including right-of-way location, grade setting, and construction layout.
• Provides technical support to engineers and engineering technicians in preparing plans, profiles, cross-sections, and construction documents.
• Performs drafting and mapping work, including survey maps, annexation maps, and municipal mapping; collaborates with GIS staff to support spatial data needs.
• Advises engineers, contractors, developers, City officials, and the public on surveying-related matters and applicable regulations.
• Provides training and guidance to Engineering staff on field safety practices and surveying procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or other related field, and
• Four (4) or more years of experience in surveying and professional engineering, and
• Professional Land Surveyor license, and
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's license.

Candidates with a Professional Land Surveyor license from a state other than Wisconsin are welcome to apply. Reciprocity must be obtained through the State of Wisconsin DSPS prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or other related field
• Experience or training in Autodesk Civil 3D software, Trimble Access and Road field collection software, GPS and conventional surveying equipment and methods, including robotic total stations and automatic and digital levels

A combination of education and experience that provides the depth of knowledge and ability to execute the core functions of this position may be considered.

Physical and Working Environment

The City Surveyor works both in the field and in the office, collaborating closely with engineering staff, contractors, and the community. Work may involve outdoor field conditions in a variety of weather environments, as well as office-based technical and design work. Occasional travel within the City is required.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a candidate becomes a finalist for consideration or a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant's application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits for Full-Time General (Non-Represented) Employees:

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care
• Annual Biometric Health Screenings - free to employees under the health plan
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Long Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program - Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee
• 10 Paid Holidays Off include: New Years Day, Spring Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve Day.
• Paid Leaves
• Vacation accrual starts at 4.6154 bi-weekly for a total of 15 days annually! Vacation accrual increases at 5, 10, and 15 years of service. New employees may borrow up to half of their annual vacation accrual amount during the first six months of employment.
• 3 Personal Holidays upon hire and every January
• Perfect Attendance
• Sick Leave accrual bi-weekly at 3.6923 hours with a maximum accrual of 1,064 hours that never expires.

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What is the highest level of education that you have received?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Skills Certificate/Technical Diploma
• Some College/No Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

If you are a college graduate, list degree with area of study.

03

Do you have a Professional Land Surveyor license?

• No, I do not hold this license.
• Yes, I hold a Professional Land Surveyor license issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Yes, I hold a Professional Land Surveyor license issued by a state other than WI.

04

How many years of professional engineering experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years
• More than 10 years

05

How many years of professional surveying experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years
• More than 10 years

06

Do you possess, or have the ability to possess, a valid drivers license issued by the state of Wisconsin?

• Yes, I have a valid WI drivers license
• I have a valid drivers licensed issued by a state other than WI and have the ability to obtain a valid WI drivers license
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid WI drivers license

Required Question

Employer City of Wausau

Address 407 Grant Street

Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403

Phone 715-261-6630

Website https://www.wausauwi.gov/