Land Survey Specialist 2 / Land Surveyor 1 (PCN 10-1830)

Alaska State Troopers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of survey professionals in a role that emphasizes collaboration and high-quality work. This position offers the chance to tackle complex surveying challenges while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. As part of a supportive team, you'll engage in boundary surveys, subdivision projects, and provide essential surveying services to manage Alaska's vast state-owned lands. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible work schedule, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals ready to make a meaningful impact in their community. If you're passionate about surveying and eager to contribute to the public interest, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Training Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field with survey experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional surveying services for the DNR Survey Section.
• Support the Subdivision Survey team with project planning and execution.

Skills

Boundary Surveys

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying

Associate's Degree in Surveying Technology

Five Years of Survey Experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

ArcGIS

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to join one of Alaska’s top Land Survey teams?

What You Will Be Doing

The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening for a Land Survey Specialist 2 / Land Surveyor 1. We are looking for applicants who have a good attitude, strong collaboration skills, and are motivated to excel as part of a team of dedicated surveyors working for the people of Alaska. Our section values a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a strong commitment to high-quality work. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with a supportive team approach, ensuring that employees have both the resources and flexibility to succeed in their roles. If this interests you, please apply for this position.

Mission and Culture

The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.”

The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. Boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, and the development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.

Core Responsibilities

In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide professional surveying services for the Department of Natural Resources, Survey Section’s Subdivision Unit. This position provides support for the Subdivision Survey team within the Land Subdivision, Contracting and Consulting Unit. This team helps identify projects, designs site plans, writes survey instructions, and creates contracts for the surveying of new subdivisions to support the DNR Land Sales program.

In addition, this position acts as the subject matter expert on section line easements and assists with the easement vacation process and Unorganized Borough replats. They also support other Sections of the Division and other departments or state agencies with survey related activities. Examples included writing legal descriptions, performing area computations for lease agreements, identifying the location of easements, and assisting non-survey staff to understand survey requirements. Working knowledge of Geographic Information System databases and AutoCAD are a must for this position.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff including 14 Professional Land Surveyors who are dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors’ staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement. Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State. The position has a 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a west facing window cubicle. The DNR Survey Section’s culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on people’s strengths and continued professional development.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:

• Technical experience performing boundary surveys, subdividing land, preparing plans of survey, writing Survey Instructions, and estimating survey costs is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of various local Platting Authority requirements, including regulations and ordinances regarding subdivision of land, zoning restrictions, subdivision development standards, and road design and construction standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, and other common survey software.
• Demonstrate communication and technical writing skills showing courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Minimum Qualifications

Land Survey Specialist 2 – $2940.00

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes 15 semester hours/23 quarter hours in survey related courses such as higher-level Mathematics (e.g., analytic geometry, plane geometry, plane trigonometry, or mathematics for land surveying), Surveying Fundamentals (e.g., plane surveying, survey adjustments, subdivision design, technical writing for surveying, or geodetic surveying), and/or Surveying Technologies (e.g., Global Positioning System, photogrammetry, Geographic Information System, or Computer Aided Design) AND one year of survey experience at the professional level. The required experience includes work such as a Land Survey Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
An associate's degree in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Drafting and Design Engineering, or a similar field AND three years of practical, progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professional-level.
OR
Five years of practical, progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professional-level.
OR
Any combination of education in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Drafting and Design Engineering, or a similar field from an accredited college and experience as part of a field survey crew (e.g., operating survey instruments, preparing mathematical calculations, locating traverse points and temporary bench marks, checking survey calculations, or similar duties) or other work requiring the ability to use and operate survey equipment or read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, maps, and survey descriptions equal to five years, of which at least one year is at a professional-level.

Special Note:
The term "professional-level" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive in nature. While the Land Survey Specialist, Land Surveyor, and Land Survey Manager job class series all describe "professional-level" work, only the latter two class series describe work that requires registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Land Surveyor 1 – $3144.75

Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(c). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “ How to Apply " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required for this position. It should be two to three paragraphs in length (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience as it relates to the desired knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online; if you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number below.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or [phone] (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Gwen Gervelis, PLS

Chief of Surveys

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]