Title- Land Surveyor

Classification- Land Surveyor 2 

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

Number of Vacancies- Two (2) 

WDFW Program- Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) – Survey Section 

Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Hybrid/Telework- Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within the State of Washington and must be available to report to the Olympia, Washington headquarters building as needed.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

Bring your technical expertise to this journey-level role, supporting regional surveying projects and boundary efforts.

With a focus on fieldwork, key responsibilities include locating property lines, borders and boundaries, supervising the field survey party, analyzing survey data, and monumenting corners.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Land Surveyor will, 

Follow written and oral survey project instructions, take accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and operate survey equipment carefully and effectively:

• Establish survey control networks utilizing both conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. 
• Locate all necessary survey monuments and/or topographic features related to specific projects. 
• Perform professional level analysis of land corner and property boundary evidence.  
• Ensure field survey measurements meet or exceed the minimum standards for measurement accuracy.  
• Ensure survey measuring instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Assist the Land Surveyor 3 and Chief Surveyor with preparing and finishing office survey work:

• Process and analyze field survey data. 
• Prepare official record of survey maps. 
• Prepare topographic maps. 

Miscellaneous survey related tasks:

• Perform equipment maintenance and upkeep, ensuring equipment is clean and in working condition and taking equipment to the dealer for updates and repair as needed.  

Working Conditions: 

Work Setting, including hazards: 

• Field work requires working in all weather conditions, rough terrain, along riverbanks, and on slippery slopes.
• While trekking up and down steep terrain, you will carry up to 80 pounds (backpacks, tripods, and hand tools) with the potential to encounter stinging plants, wildlife, and insects.
• Office setting you may experience long periods of looking into a computer monitor with exposure to fluorescent light.

Schedule: 

• Duties are typically performed in the field, Monday – Thursday, 10 hours per day.
• Additional working hours are anticipated during the construction season May - August.
• Some work weeks could consist of up to four (4) consecutive nights out of town.

Travel Requirements: 80% of the time either traveling/in the field. Frequent travel to work sites requires consecutive overnight stays.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

Four (4) years of experience performing *land survey work, including two (2) years as a skilled land survey technician, Engineering Aide 3, or equivalent higher-level position such as instrument technician, skilled drafter/computer or survey records researcher/analyst.

OR  

Certification as a registered Land-Surveyor-In-Training.

Please Note: 

• Four (4) years of college work with major emphasis in engineering, forestry, or other curriculum which contained courses in land surveying may be substituted for two (2) years of general land survey experience.

*Land Survey work involves the process of measuring and mapping land to determine boundaries, topography, and features of a specific area.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

Experience with: 

• Operating conventional and GPS survey equipment. GLO retracement, original corner recovery, construction staking and topographic surveys.
• Leading a survey field crew. Guiding and direct subordinates to accomplish tasks.
• The rectangular system of surveys, geometry and trigonometry, the methods used to describe land in deeds, rights of way and easements, the common sources of existing survey corner information and problems relating to the location of boundaries in relationship to water.
• Reading surveys, GLO notes, legal descriptions, engineering plans, aerial and USGS Quad maps. Ability to write neat and accurate field notes and sketches.
• Common computer software, such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams.

Certification: 

• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification.

Competencies: 

• Supervisory skills for a lead worker position.
• Fundamental understanding of drafting standards, familiarization and use of AutoCAD.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental Information

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. 

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-13862.

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