Land Surveyor

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization is seeking a Land Surveyor for their District 3 office. The role involves preparing survey documents, leading a field survey crew, and ensuring the accuracy of survey data, along with maintaining necessary licensure. The position supports professional growth and offers competitive benefits, emphasizing public service.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Paid time off effective immediately

Retirement Package with employer match

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a Professional License in Land Surveying.
• Valid Iowa Class C Non-Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prepare survey plats.
• Lead the field survey crew and conduct research.
• Review calculations to ensure survey accuracy.

Skills

Technical support

Research

Survey accuracy

Education

Professional License in Land Surveying

Job description

and the job listing Expires on June 29, 2025

Full-Time Job Exploring General Business & Beyond

We are looking to hire a Land Surveyor in our District 3 office to help compile and analyze data and evidence obtained from research and field measurements. You will work with the land surveyor senior and the development engineer to direct and coordinate the District Survey activities.

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Sioux City or Cherokee Office

Shift Requirements: Monday – Thursday, 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., daytime travel required.

As a Land Surveyor, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct, review, and prepare acquisition plats, plats of survey, excess land plats, and signs, and certify said plats.
• Lead the field survey crew in land, topographic, and construction survey activities, research of survey and land records contained in county courthouses, city offices, and private engineering and land surveying firms.
• Conducts research to assist the survey team in completing its work accurately
• Review and perform calculations to determine survey accuracy and X, Y coordinate values of survey points.
• Review and prepare public land corner certificates as required in Iowa Code, Chapter 114A.11.
• Provide technical support to district staff and others regarding land survey and construction survey.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a Professional License in Land Surveying issued by the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Class C Non-Commercial Driver’s License.

What we offer YOU:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
  • Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accrual rollover every year, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial)

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: [e-mail]

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Possession of a current professional land surveyors license as issued by the Iowa Board of Engineering and Land Surveying.