Land Surveyor

Bureau of Reclamation; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Boise, ID seeks a Land Surveyor to lead topographic mapping projects and coordinate field mapping of complex terrains. You will provide expert surveying advice across the Columbia-Pacific Northwest Regional Office and work with field offices on surveying activities.

This federal role requires appropriate education in land surveying or civil engineering with surveying emphasis, and may require Professional Land Surveyor registration.

Qualifications

• Degree in land surveying or civil engineering with surveying emphasis.
• Civil engineering major must include surveying-related coursework.
• Professional Land Surveyor registration accepted if obtained under NCEE Model Law; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project on topographic mapping projects.
• Plan and coordinate field mapping of complex terrain and features.
• Advise on surveying issues and coordinate activities across the Region.

Education

Land surveying degree

Civil engineering with surveying option

Job description

This job opportunity announcement is for the position of Land Surveyor with the Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Regional Office. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Applies professional knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of surveying, including underlying mathematics and physical science, in combination with a practical knowledge of land ownership laws. Serves as project leader on a variety of topographic mapping projects. Plans and coordinates field mapping(s) of complex types of terrain, unique topographic features and/or rugged topography.

Provides expert advice and consultation throughout the Region on surveying issues, including issues related to survey work performed under contract. Coordinates surveying activities among field offices within the Region. Performs other related duties as assigned within this job classification.

Requirements & Education

This position has a mandatory education requirement. Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Mandatory Requirements: A) Degree: land surveying; or civil engineering with a surveying option/emphasis.

The civil engineering major must have included at least 6 semester hours of surveying, 3 semester hours of land law, and 21 additional semester hours in any combination of the following: surveying, photogrammetry, geodetic surveying, geodesy, route surveying, remote sensing, cartography, survey astronomy, land information systems, computer-aided mapping, aerial photo interpretation, and survey analysis and adjustments.

or B) Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in land surveying or civil engineering as described in paragraph A, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

or C) The basic requirements for this occupational series may be fully satisfied by having a current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor that is issued through a State Board in any State or Territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia and obtained by written examination. Such registration must have been obtained under conditions outlined in the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) Unified Model Law for Registration of Surveyors.

Applicants wishing to be considered under this provision must show evidence of registration based on successful completion of the written examinations. Registrations granted prior to adoption of a registration law with qualification requirements equivalent to the NCEE Model Law by the State, territory, or District of Columbia are not acceptable under this option.

To be considered equivalent to the NCEE Model law, registration laws must include the four options listed within the NCEE Unified Model Law in the section specifying "General Requirements for Registration" as a Professional Land Surveyor. You must submit copies of your education transcript(s) to support all claimed education.

Education transcripts must include your full name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission of educational documentation will result in an unqualified rating for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application; however, you must provide the certified official transcripts if selected for the position.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.