Surveyor 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Surveyor 1 to help document and protect state lands. You'll assist with survey planning, gather deeds and maps, and support boundary marking in the field, contributing to public safety and environmental stewardship.

The position offers full-time hours, a potential telework option within Pennsylvania, and a structured path for career growth within the Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Field

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as specified: 1 year as Surveyor Technician Supervisor or 5 years surveying with supervisor experience; high school diploma.
• Substitution with an Associate Degree is allowed as described.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: prioritize survey projects and ensure proper completion.
• Field Coordination: lead crews and train surveying staff.
• Evidence Research: gather deeds and maps for boundary surveys.
• Public Interaction: provide information about land records.
• Record Support: supply boundary data to legal staff.
• Boundary Marking: mark and stake boundaries.

Skills

Surveying basics

Leadership

Communication

Field operations

Education

Associate Degree in surveying or engineering technology

High school diploma

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12290

Position Number

00010982

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

00382120

400 Market Street

City

17101

Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Field Engineering and Contract Management Division

THE POSITION

Start a career that helps preserve the landscapes people love! The Surveyor 1 role with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources lets you play a key part in documenting and protecting state lands. You will support survey planning, gather important legal and historical records, and assist with marking boundaries in the field. This position offers meaningful work that supports both public safety and environmental stewardship.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the completion of survey projects that help maintain accurate boundaries and land records throughout Pennsylvania's parks and forests. As a Surveyor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Help prioritize and assess survey projects to ensure that work is completed properly
• Field Coordination: Lead survey crews and train personnel in necessary surveying tasks
• Evidence Research: Gather deeds, maps, and other data needed to complete boundary surveys
• Public Interaction: Provide information to individuals seeking details about land records or boundary matters
• Record Support: Supply departmental boundary information to legal staff when required
• Boundary Marking: Mark and stake boundaries during assigned survey work

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for Alternate work schedule
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 5 days in a 10 day pay period. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Surveyor Technician Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Five years of responsible surveying work, including one year as a chief of party of a wide variety of surveying assignments; and graduation from high school. An Associate Degree in surveying or engineering technology may be substituted for one year of non-specialized experience ; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• You must be in possession of a registered surveyor's license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, or possession of a registered surveyor's license obtained in another public jurisdiction under requirements which are at least equal to those of Pennsylvania.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This particular position also requires a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.