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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Professional Land Surveyor 2025-02660

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$6,171.35/mo - $6,857.05/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This role involves leading survey projects and overseeing contract administration for highway initiatives, contributing to the development of the state's infrastructure.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares recommendations used to design construction projects with varying levels of complexity

Directs the development, coordination, and scheduling of land survey projects

Assures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations and with agency operating policy

Reviews and examines land survey work products

Produces detailed written reviews and reports

Reviews preliminary plan issuances and provides recommendations and changes

Prepares survey data used in the design of highway plans

Researches and prepares land ownership maps

Provides appropriate application of boundary control and legal principles

Coordinates with contract services

Provides technical analysis, support, and resolution involving right-of-way engineering, title examination, real property conflicts, state land securement, federal land appropriation, and research

Professionally certifies reports, plats, and plans

Answers technical questions posed by other programs

Resolves conflicts related to writing legal descriptions and entitlements

Prepares court presentations and serves as an expert witness

Prepares and records final documents

Researches and maintains historical survey information and legal documents

Explains agency policies, procedures, and practices to the Board of Commissioners, individuals, or groups

Analyzes, interprets, evaluates, and makes professional decisions to make correct corner, boundary, and property ownership determinations

Reviews right-of-way plans. Establish a monument of right-of-way boundaries

Performs Contract Administration duties

Surveys, tests, inspects, and ensures safety and documentation associated with construction projects

Conducts or arranges for crew training in areas including computer software, survey procedures, safety, construction procedures, and practices

Check the documentation and quantities of work for the contractor's payment

Directs positive public relations with people directly concerned with construction projects, including contractors, suppliers, landowners, businesses, and the traveling public

Partners with contractors at all phases of a project to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, on budget, at an acceptable quality level, and in a safe manner

Ensures WYDOT standards are being met

Reviews proposed plans, reports, and data for details, accuracy, and completeness, and makes changes as required

Prepares horizontal and vertical alignment calculations from preliminary survey data

Qualification

Professional Land Surveyor LicenseLand Surveying KnowledgeHighway Engineering KnowledgeTerrestrial Survey EquipmentGeopakMicrostationMathematics SkillsResearch MethodsTechnical AnalysisContract AdministrationPublic Relations Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Land Surveying

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

Knowledge of the concepts, theories, methods, practices, and procedures of surveying, state and common law relating to property, boundaries, and highways, and the legal principles of land surveying

Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practice of highway engineering as they pertain to land surveying

Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations

Knowledge of mathematics, especially the application of algebra, trigonometry, geodesy, and statistics

Knowledge of research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information

Knowledge of effective practices, methods, techniques, and equipment of land surveying

Knowledge of methods of analysis for surveys associated with complex land surveying-related problems

Knowledge of procedures for recording maps, plats, records of survey, water rights, corner records, and other documents requiring certification by a Professional Land Surveyor

Knowledge of personnel and fiscal management

Ability to prepare recommendations used to design construction projects with varying levels of complexity

Knowledge of methods and techniques of surveying and engineering drawing calculations

Knowledge in the operation of Terrestrial and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Survey Equipment

Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and project documents, and ensure contractors adhere to appropriate documentation throughout projects

Knowledge of Standard Plans and the application of them on a site-specific basis

Knowledge of Geopak and Microstation

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts

Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security

Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans

Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program– Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts

Wellness Program– Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health