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What you'll do 

Prepares legal descriptions for easements, sale, lease or transfer of state-owned land:  reviews surveys & plat work involving technical calculations of closures & area; solves technical routine mathematical problems; determines proper methods & procedures for all types of survey work; certifies completed work as registered surveyor; uses word processor, CADD program & other computer tools in production of plats & drawings as required; prepares metes & bounds descriptions for various state leases & easements; checks legal descriptions submitted by various private & public entities; coordinates surveys & legal descriptions through County Engineers, Auditors & Recorders; checks any legal description transferring real estate by legislation; maintains records of all state-owned lands including transfers & other pertinent documentation (e.g., plats, field notes); operates motor vehicle to transport equipment & perform boundary surveys;  operates & maintains survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer, automatic level) & other necessary supplies. Conducts existing condition surveys & drawing updates; assists in maintaining building records including floor plans, electrical/data plans, furniture plans, & reflected ceiling plans using CADD program.

Research records (e.g., deeds, titles, property history, maps, old surveys, city plans,) on state level at courthouses throughout state:  assists public with requests for information pertinent to this area; aids & assists other state agencies with survey data, boundary disputes & issues associated with land ownership or tenancy; appears in court as an expert witness for state in litigated property disputes; monitors & reviews pending legislation related to real estate.

Coordinates terms & conditions of real estate transactions & prepares documents for state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities.

Other duties as assigned.

Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 2, 85562 OR 12 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.

Job Skills: Engineering

Knowledge of

1.       Professional surveying;

2.       State & federal law, rules & regulations relating to real estate*;

3.       Public relations.

Skill in

4.   Use & operation of maintenance survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer); 

5.    Operation of computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., MS Office, CADD). 
 

Ability to

6.    Define problems; collect data; establish facts & draw valid conclusions; 

7.    Prepare & analyze technical survey data & make necessary mathematical calculations;

 8.    Calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages; 

 9.    Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; 

10.    Prepare meaningful concise & accurate reports; 

11.    Handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials, property owners & contractors; 

12.    Obtain & maintain valid driver's license; 

13.    Maintain accurate records; 

14.    Process & coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.