Professional Land Surveyor I - Grand Junction

Colorado Department of Transportation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Regional Right of Way Unit in Region 3 seeks a professional land surveyor to create ROW plans, legal descriptions, and property calculations for highway projects across Western Colorado. You will work with state laws, prepare plats, and coordinate with field crews and the public.

Responsibilities include field surveys, evaluating records, ensuring accuracy from plan to monumentation, and training staff while maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Professional Land Surveyor license from the Colorado State Board or another U.S. state.
• Ability to train and oversee survey staff and ensure compliance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys to determine location of ROW and land boundaries.
• Evaluate survey notes and research using math, software, and legal requirements.
• Restore and upgrade survey corners to State and Federal standards.
• Prepare, stamp, and file plats and ROW documents per State Law.
• Create ROW plans with drawings of lines, boundaries, and features using CAD.
• Calculate parcel areas and easements for acquisition or sale.
• Create legal descriptions from research and calculations.
• Stamp and sign ROW plans as required by law.
• Gather ownership history and property location details from records.

Skills

Time & project management

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (CO)

Professional Land Surveyor license (other state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Gmail

SAP

ProjectWise

MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads

Job description

Department Information

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description Of Job

About the Unit

The Professional Land Surveyor works in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 Right of Way Unit. Region 3 encompasses 15 counties in Western Colorado.

The Unit researches, appraises, acquires, oversees and surveys real estate (property), known Highway Right of Way (ROW) and Engineering and Maintenance facilities by 1) creating ROW plans, plats and property descriptions, 2) researching and developing property title history, 3) negotiating with property owners to acquire property and relocate occupants, 4) overseeing the property after acquisition, 5) appraising those real estate rights to conclude relevant opinions of value in compliance with applicable statutory requirements and guidelines and 6) responding to the needs of the public relative to this work unit.

About The Position

The Professional Land Surveyor I is In “responsible charge” of the creation of plans (drawings) showing State Highway ROW, boundaries and dimensions of property parcels and easements. The position creates legal descriptions and calculates the area of parcels and easements to be acquired or sold, and provides plans and information regarding State Highway ROW to Department of Transportation employees and the public.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Perform field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries.
• Evaluate survey field notes, evidence and researched information by using mathematics, computer software and knowledge of laws pertaining to land surveying.
• Restore and upgrade land survey corners to State and Federal standards.
• Prepare, stamp, and file plats, monument records, documents as required by State Law, and setting of final ROW monumentation.
• Create ROW plans by drawing, labeling and annotating ROW lines, property lines, highway centerlines, topography and other features using a computer aided drafting package.
• Calculate areas of land parcels and easements to be acquired or sold using mathematics and computer software.
• Create legal descriptions of those parcels and easements from research and computations.
• Stamp and sign ROW plans as required by State Law.
• Gather information about location and ownership of existing State Highway ROW and adjoining property by researching survey plats, ROW plans, county records, title commitments and field notes of governmental agencies.
• Provide ROW plans and information to CDOT employees and the public.
• Train field crews in the use of surveying equipment and proper techniques for collecting and analyzing data.
• Provide guidance and oversight of less experienced team members to teach proper survey methods and assist them with applying state laws to all facets of the ROW plan process.
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Attend and complete all required safety training.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM work hours, Monday-Thursday, and off on Friday.
• Approximately 40% spent in the field, 60% spent in the office.
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Western slope to project meetings, field inspections and trainings.
• Occasional overnight travel throughout Colorado.
• Required to perform field investigations over variable terrain and to work in proximity to heavy traffic.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

OR

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor issued by another U.S. state.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants who do not have a current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will be required to obtain this within twelve months of their start date.
• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced Professional Land Surveyor and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Land Surveying and right of way plans preparation.
• Experience in plan review and current survey technologies, such as GPS, CAD, Trimble Business Center, Trimble survey equipment.
• Familiarity with NGS Website for researching control.
• Ability to train and oversee survey and support staff.
• Knowledge of the CDOT Survey Manual and CDOT ROW Manual.
• Experience with, or interest in learning how to utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for aerial photographs and LIDAR.
• Experience with survey monuments set by private land surveyors and Public Land Surveying System (PLSS) monuments set by the Federal Government.
• Experience researching ownership history and other necessary documents related to surveys.
• Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Fluency in, or the ability to quicklylearn software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, ProjectWise, MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.” Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail] . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Eleshia Carpenter at [e-mail]

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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