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Board creates permanent County Surveyor position and appoints Sean Robison
Summary
The board voted to add a full‑time County Surveyor position and approve Sean Robison’s appointment after staff said moving surveying in‑house will save consultant costs and support upcoming housing and public‑works projects.
Public Works Director Paul Roten presented a request on March 17 to add a permanent County Surveyor position and appoint Sean Robison to the role. Roten and staff described Robison’s eight years of county experience (working with assessors and GIS), his recent passage of the land surveyor exam, and the expected cost savings from reducing consultant survey contracts. The board highlighted Robison’s historical knowledge and local project work and supported bringing surveying duties in‑house to assist with housing, public works and land research needs.
Personnel and budgetary notes: Staff said the fiscal‑year cost for the position for the remainder of the year is approximately $42,573 and the full‑year salary and benefits estimate is included in the proposed Public Works budget; savings are expected by reducing consultant contracts. Roten said the department will look to fill the now‑vacant engineering‑tech role with an intern or other candidate.
Vote and next steps: After board comment and praise for Robison’s work, the board moved and seconded the resolution to add the position and appoint Robison; voice vote recorded as 'Aye' and the motion passed. Public Works will coordinate internal staffing adjustments and onboarding.
