Surveyor 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Surveyor 1 to support the Department of Environmental Protection’s Abandoned Mine Reclamation program in Ebensburg, PA. This Civil Service permanent full-time role involves precise surveying, field operations, and coordination with engineering staff across regions.

Starting salary details are provided with range information; telework may be possible part-time under PA rules.

Qualifications

• Surveying knowledge and field coordination
• Data review of legal/technical boundaries
• Team collaboration across regions

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conventional surveys for project needs
• Review legal and technical information about boundaries and easements
• Perform field work and assist engineering staff on surveying challenges
• Calculate earth and rock quantities for contract payments
• Support statewide surveying efforts across multiple regions

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Cambria County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-60085-12290

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BAMR Cambria Dstr Off

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12290

Position Number

00018080

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

5401

Bureau / Division

Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Worksite Address

286 Industrial Park Road

City

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15931

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Surveyor 1 position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers a chance to make a real impact across Pennsylvania. This role supports important projects that help protect public resources and guide responsible land use. You join a team that values precision, teamwork, and public service. Start a career where your surveying skills support the Commonwealth's mission.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports statewide surveying efforts that guide project development, construction, and land management. The role involves technical review, field work, and coordination with engineering staff across multiple regions. As a Surveyor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Survey Coordination: Coordinate conventional surveys for preliminary, construction, and final project needs
• Data Review: Analyze legal and technical information to resolve issues with property boundaries and easements
• Complex Tasks: Handle advanced surveying responsibilities and collaborate with BAMR sections on technical matters
• Quantity Calculation: Determine earth and rock quantities using standard engineering methods for contract payments
• Field Operations: Conduct required field work for project development, design, and construction across assigned regions
• Engineering Support: Work with engineering staff to solve unusual surveying challenges and meet construction requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part time-time 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Ebensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. Your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.