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LAND SURVEYOR
Supplemental Questionnaire

As stated in the examination announcement for this position, a properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with an application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 4:30 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted.

The purpose of this questionnaire is for you to identify your qualifications and experience in job-related areas. A panel will review applications and Supplemental Questionnaire responses of candidates who meet the minimum requirements and select the best qualified candidates who will then continue in the examination process.

Although you may possess the minimum requirements for this examination, you are not guaranteed advancement in the process. It is critical that you fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire completely, listing all education, experience or special training which might demonstrate your qualifications in the rating areas.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT YOUR RESPONSES ON 8-1/2” x 11” PAPER. Attach this cover sheet, and put your name at the top of each page. Your answers should be concise, complete and clear. Grammar, clarity of expression and legibility will be considered in the evaluation process. Try to limit your responses to half a page for each question.

1. As provided by state mandate, describe your experience in examining of each of the following "Record Boundary" documents. Include the dates, how often and reviewing Agency.

Record of
Survey

Corner
Records

Parcel
Maps

Subdivision
Maps

Certificates of
Correction

Amended
Maps

Annexation
Maps


2. Describe your experience in preparing each of the following "Record Boundary" documents. Include the name of the Counties in which these documents were filed and whose registration number they bear. Describe what role you had in the process, and identify who was in "Responsible Charge" for these documents.

Record of
Survey

Corner
Records

Parcel
Maps

Subdivision
Maps

3. Describe your experience in planning, supervising and directing the operation of survey field parties conducting preliminary topo surveys for public works construction projects such as road realignments and widenings, street improvements and flood control channels and levies.

4. Describe your experience in preparing the following work products which are typical of the Alameda County's Survey Department. Identify what field equipment was utilized, what software applications were used in the office, what the finished product consisted of, and who was the "client" (recipient) for these surveyor work products.

Annotated
Topo Maps

Digital Terrain
Model
Records

Right of Way
Mapping

Legal
Descriptions


CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT: I hereby certify that I am the author of this questionnaire and that all information presented is true and based on my background, skills, and experiences. I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts herein may forfeit my rights to any employment in the service of the County of Alameda.

SIGNATURE:

DATE

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