NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Professional Land Surveyor I - Durango
Durango, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $89K/yrThe Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking to fill a Professional Land Surveyor position located in Durango. The purpose of this position is to be in 'responsible charge' of the establishment of highway horizontal and vertical project control, the collection of topographic data, and the evaluation of deeds and survey documents.
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Responsibilities
Represent the Region 5 ROW/Survey Unit in scoping meetings with specialty units, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders
Establishes horizontal and vertical control systems for highway projects using global positioning system (GPS) equipment and Trimble Business Center software
Collects topography data for roadway design using CDOT's Terrain Modeling Survey System (TMOSS)
Prepares project control diagrams for horizontal and vertical control monuments
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
In "responsible charge" of field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries
Evaluates survey field notes, evidence and information by using mathematics, Bentley OpenRoads Designer software and laws pertaining to land surveying
Compare written property and land survey records to physical surveys of property corners, control corners and topographical features and analyze these data to produce a mathematically and graphically correct model of property ownership
Restores and upgrades land survey monuments to State and Federal standards
Draft and submit monument records for Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments with the State of Colorado Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Creates ROW plans by drawing, labeling and annotating ROW lines, property lines, highway centerlines, topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software
Create and certify descriptions for property to be acquired for highway purposes, according to Colorado statutes and CDOT Manuals
Certify with professional seal all work performed under position's responsible charge
Trains field crews in the use of surveying equipment, proper survey methods and techniques for collecting/analyzing data
Researches and provides archived ROW plans/survey documents to CDOT Staff and the Public
Abides by all safety regulations, policies and procedures
Attends and completes required safety training
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from a state other than Colorado. If you are qualifying with a non-Colorado PLS license, it is a condition of employment that you obtain your Colorado license within 12 months of starting
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
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
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Land Surveying and right of way plans preparation
Strong knowledge and experience using with Bentley OpenRoads Designer software
Familiar with CDOT's Terrain Modeling Survey System (TMOSS)
Experience with surveying on department of transportation (DOT) related projects
Experience in plan review and current survey technologies, such as GPS/levels, Trimble Business Center, Trimble survey equipment
Familiarity with researching and utilizing National Geodetic Survey (NGS) control monuments/stations
Ability to estimate project hours and cost associated with contracts
Ability to supervise and direct land surveying staff associated with field and office duties
Knowledge of the CDOT Survey Manual and CDOT ROW Manual
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 work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments
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
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent research skills and experience
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
Passion for safety
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, ProjectWise, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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