LAND SURVEYOR I

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Honolulu is seeking a Land Surveyor I to join their Department of Design and Construction. This role involves performing routine land surveying tasks under supervision, utilizing CADD and COGO software for creating essential documentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in Land Surveying or related fields, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital land management projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about land surveying and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field required.
• Valid driver's license needed prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches, worksheets, and maps using CADD and COGO software.
• Compute closures and areas for parcel and subdivision maps.
• Assist in land title studies and reports.

Skills

Land Surveying

Computer Aided Drafting Design (CADD)

Coordinate Geometry (COGO)

Triangulations and Traverses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Geo-Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Specialty

Tools

CADD Software

COGO Software

Job description

The Department of Design and Construction, Land Division, is hiring for a Land Surveyor I. The position is based in Honolulu and under the direct supervision of the Land Surveyor V or the project surveyor, the Land Surveyor I will perform routine land surveying work and receive specific instructions in following well-established land surveying practices.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Using computer aided drafting design (CADD) and coordinate geometry (COGO) software for the preparation of sketches, worksheets and maps for acquisition, disposal and appraisal purposes.
2. Making closures and area computations for simple parcel, Land Court and subdivision maps.
3. Adjusting and computing simple triangulations and traverses and coordinate positions.
4. Assisting in simple land title studies, researches and reports.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geo-Science or an Engineering Specialty.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%