LAND SURVEYOR I - HIGHWAYS DIVISION (MAPUNAPUNA BASEYARD)

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Land Surveyor I to support highway construction and maintenance projects. This role involves utilizing advanced survey instruments to provide accurate data, ensuring the success of critical infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in land surveying or related fields, complemented by hands-on experience in the field. Join a team that values precision and commitment to public service, and contribute to the development of Hawaii's transportation infrastructure while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the islands.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Continuous recruitment opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying, geo-science, or engineering required.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Provides land survey support for highway construction projects.
• Serves as instrumentman on various surveys using specialized tools.

Skills

Land Surveying

Data Compilation

Field Note Reduction

Use of Survey Instruments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Geo-science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Transit

Level

Theodolite

Job description

Recruitment Number

DOT-HWY-2024-35

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the immediate and future vacancies located at the Oahu District Office, Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Salary: $4,495 to $5,472 per month (SR-18, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of the Department of Human Resources website.

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at [e-mail] before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2024-35 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2024-35 LAND SURVEYOR I, MAPUNAPUNA.

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides land survey support for highway construction projects and highway special maintenance projects.
2. Serves as instrumentman on a variety of surveys such as preliminary, topographic, construction or boundary surveys, using a transit, level, theodolite, and/or other survey instruments.
3. Reduces and plots field notes and performs related computations.
4. May serve as chief-of-party on routine surveys.
5. Compiles data pertaining to surveys from maps, deeds, land titles, metes and bounds descriptions or other sources.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in land surveying, geo-science, or engineering.
2. License: A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at the time of appointment.
3. Lifting: This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 50 lbs unassisted and 125 lbs assisted.
4. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at [phone] for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.