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The City Surveyor oversees the City’s land survey work. With the assistance of a two-person field crew, the City Surveyor acts as a lead over their work assignments and the processing of their field data as well as creating records of survey and other documents filed with our county surveyor’s office. The City Surveyor reports to the Infrastructure Development Services Manager in the City’s Department of Environmental Services, and works directly with the City’s Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Parks, and Transportation Divisions as well as with the City Attorney’s Office and City Manager’s office.<br><br><strong>This job announcement will remain open until the position is filled. <br><br></strong>As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.<br><br>We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. <strong>Come build the future with us.</strong>

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