Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor

Salary: $194,248.26 – $236,115.89 Annually

Closing Date: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Apply your land surveying expertise and leadership skills at the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as their next Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor.

Sonoma Water is a recognized leader in California water management, sanitation services, flood risk management, and environmental stewardship. Sonoma Water is seeking an energetic and forward-thinking Water Agency Principal Land Surveyor to directly lead and manage survey activities in support of capital project engineering and general agency operations. Working in close collaboration with the Engineering Division and other divisions within Sonoma Water, this position provides subject matter expertise and support on the principles and practices of land surveying. In addition to maintaining collaborative relationships with Sonoma Water staff, this position represents Sonoma Water before official bodies, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, developers, and the general public in survey matters. This position will also manage, direct, and coordinate work within the Survey Section and develop policies and procedures that affect the operation of the section. Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project tasks, strategies, and priorities for the Section and in consultation with the Licensed Land Surveyor

• Ensures quality control and quality assurance practices for work performed by and developed within the Section

• Coordinating with the Water Agency’s Sanitation Engineer and reviewing and approving easement agreements, legal descriptions, and exhibits concerning sewer applications associated with private land development projects 

• Developing, mentoring, and supervising staff, including team building, providing feedback, and performance evaluation

• Creating timeline and budget estimates for the services and work products

• Developing budgets and monitoring/approving expenditures connected with the operations of the Survey section

• Communicating and reporting staffing, equipment, vehicles, and resource needs and utilization to management; and procuring software, vehicles, and equipment

• Tracking the status of and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of services and deliverables

• Procuring outside professional services when needed and managing and administering professional services agreements and deliverables

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• Staff Development/Wellness Pay – Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution

• Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.