City Surveyor

The City Surveyor position is a full-time role with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $34.78 - $38.25 per hour ($72,342 - $79,560 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

In this role, you’ll schedule, assign, and supervise survey operations for streets, drainage, utilities, and other public improvement projects while also scheduling, leading, and conducting topographic and boundary surveys. Key responsibilities include computing survey data for right-of-way and easement maps, preparing base maps for City infrastructure design, and researching court and in-house land records. Throughout your essential functions, you'll maintain appropriate records, review and comment on relevant projects, consult with builders and contractors on problems related to construction projects, and coordinate with property owners about scheduled survey work. In this vital position, your work will assist City staff, contractors, private engineers and surveyors, and residents to help move their projects forward.

A detailed list of the essential functions and ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in this position's class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s/Technical degree with coursework in engineering, drafting, surveying, or related field and extensive (6+ years) experience in engineering and surveying work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Land Surveyor License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia within six (6) months of hire date, or as deemed appropriate by the department.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Criminal background check;
• DMV record review.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 10/27/2026)