State Land Surveyor 2026-00630

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Moving expenses

Health insurance

Paid vacation/sick leave

Family/retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a leader to oversee all statewide land survey operations and right-of-way engineering initiatives across the state. You will direct consultants and district land surveyors, set scopes of work, and ensure compliance with laws and policies while guiding essential transportation projects.

The role includes supervising staff, providing professional certifications, and managing contract deliverables and data across Wyoming’s statewide programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applied mathematics (coordinate geometry & trig) and computer technology
• Ability to lead and manage with diversity
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical and general terms
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and isolate conflicts
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues involving the description and transfer of real property
• Experience with land surveying standards and scopes of work

Responsibilities

• Manages all land survey projects on a statewide basis
• Administers land surveying agreements on a statewide basis and serves as the project manager and primary contact on said agreements
• Directs consulting professionals and district land surveyors regarding scopes of work, standards, specifications, and completion schedules
• Provides contract fee analysis and approvals
• Oversees the processing, compilation, archiving, and distribution of all land survey data
• Attends survey meetings and determine project specific land survey scopes and schedules

Skills

Technical judgement

Scheduling

Written & oral comms

Leadership

Map reading

Coordinate geometry

Trigonometry

Property law knowledge

Program policies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Lead and oversee all statewide land survey operations, driving critical right-of-way engineering initiatives and shaping the future of infrastructure development across the state. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of vital transportation initiatives, while contributing to the growth and development of Wyoming’s infrastructure. If you’re looking for a challenge, a chance to lead, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact, this is your next career move!

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
• Moving Expense Reimbursement

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages all land survey projects on a statewide basis
• Administers land surveying agreements on a statewide basis and serves as the project manager and primary contact on said agreements
• Directs consulting professionals and district land surveyors regarding scopes of work, standards, specifications, and completion schedules
• Determines land surveying standards and scopes of work and assures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and agency operating policy
• Provides contract fee analysis and approvals
• Reviews and approves contract deliverables and authorizes payments
• Directs the right-of-way engineering check and review process and provides professional certifications of documents
• Directs the right-of-way plan development process and provides professional certification of contract plans on behalf of the Right of Way Program
• Supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits, state and federal land plats, and provides professional certifications
• Supervises the preparation of parcel and highway monument summaries and provides professional certification
• Directly supervises three employees and oversees the work product of all Right of Way Specialists within the Program
• Conducts employee evaluations and performance appraisals
• Provides program direction and agency technical support as related to land surveying, right-of-way engineering, title examination, abandonments, relinquishments, research, and State and Federal land appropriations
• Oversees the processing, compilation, archiving, and distribution of all land survey data
• Oversees the development, input, and maintenance of the program land survey database
• Attends survey meetings and determine project specific land survey scopes and schedules
• Serves as the chairperson on the Survey Oversight

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree typically in Land Surveying or Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE

• Skills in applying technical and professional judgement
• Skills in decision making, scheduling and directing work activities
• Skills in technical written and oral communications
• Skills in leadership, work management, training and instruction
• Skills in map, plat and plan reading
• Knowledge of applied mathematics (coordinate geometry & trigonometry) and computer technology
• Knowledge of land systems, route location and land boundary surveys
• Knowledge of real property law and entitlement
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal law and regulations, and program policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical and general terms
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and isolate conflicts
• Ability to provide technical and professional support
• Ability to lead and manage with diversity
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues involving the description and transfer of real property

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying
• Experience: 1-3 years of progressive work experience in Land Surveying at the level of a Professional Land Surveyor
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Required: Possession of a valid certificate to use the title of "Professional Land Surveyor" under the statutes regulating the professional registration of Land Surveying in Wyoming. The professional Land Surveyor license number is required on the application.
• OR
• Education & Experience Substitution: 4-7 years of progressive work experience in Land Surveying at the level of a Professional Land Surveyor
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Required: Possession of a valid certificate to use the title of "Professional Land Surveyor" under the statutes regulating the professional registration of Land Surveying in Wyoming. The professional Land Surveyor license number is required on the application.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying Reasons
  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent position
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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