Surveyor II-Billings

Job Description - Surveyor II-Billings )

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Surveyor II-Billings - (  )

The Montana Department of Transportation is currently recruiting a Surveyor II or Senior Surveyor in the Billings District.

The journey level,
Surveyor II
,is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned.

The Professional Land Surveyor,
Senior Surveyor
,is responsible for planning and performing professional survey work. Examples of duties include: organizing and overseeing straightforward survey projects, signing off on uncomplicated survey projects, analyzing evidence to determine boundary locations, staking/documenting property boundaries, coordinating survey reviews to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and compliance with established standards and policies, making professional level survey calculations, carrying out complex drafting, providing training to field survey crews and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment within the Unit.

The Senior Surveyor oversees all survey work being performed under their PLS license.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
  • For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#values
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

This position is covered by the Surveyor Career Ladder. Placement is based upon work experience, education, and LSI certification. Below are the descriptions for the Surveyor II and the Senior Surveyor.

Minimum Qualifications
- Surveyor II

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices.

This position requires a minimum of 2 years of survey experience.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern, per 37-67-326, MCA.
Please attach proof of license to application if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications-Senior Surveyor

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices.

Two years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required.
Please attach proof of license to application if applicable.

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