State Land Surveyor

Open Until Filled

Lead and oversee all statewide land survey operations, driving critical right‑of‑way engineering initiatives and shaping the future of infrastructure development across the state. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of vital transportation initiatives while contributing to the growth and development of Wyoming’s infrastructure. If you’re looking for a challenge, a chance to lead, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact, this is your next career move!

This position offers:$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

• Moving Expense Reimbursement
• 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

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Apply today and be part of a team that helps drive Wyoming forward!

Human Resource Contact:

• Manages all land survey projects on a statewide basis
• Administrates land surveying agreements on a statewide basis and serves as the project manager and primary contact on said agreements
• Directs consulting professionals and district land surveyors regarding scopes of work, standards, specifications and completion schedules
• Determines land surveying standards and scopes of work and assures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations and agency operating policy
• Provides contract fee analysis and approvals
• Reviews and approves contract deliverables and authorizes payments
• Directs the right‑of‑way engineering check and review process and provides professional certifications of documents
• Directs the right‑of‑way plan development process and provides professional certification of contract plans on behalf of the Right of Way Program
• Supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits, state and federal land plats and provides professional certifications
• Supervises the preparation of parcel and highway monument summaries and provides professional certification
• Directly supervises three employees and oversees the work product of all Right Of Way Specialists within the Program
• Conducts employee evaluations and performance appraisals
• Provides program direction and agency technical support as related to land surveying, right‑of‑way engineering, title examination, abandonments, relinquishments, research and State and Federal land appropriations
• Oversees the processing, compilation, archiving and distribution of all land survey data
• Oversees the development, input and maintenance of the program land survey database
• Attends survey meetings and determines project specific land survey scopes and schedules
• Serves as the chairperson on the Survey Oversight

Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s Degree typically in Land Surveying or Engineering.

• Skills in applying technical and professional judgement
• Skills in decision making, scheduling and directing work activities
• Skills in technical written and oral communications
• Skills in leadership, work management, training and instruction
• Skills in map, plat and plan reading
• Knowledge of applied mathematics (coordinate geometry & trigonometry) and computer technology
• Knowledge of land systems, route location and land boundary surveys
• Knowledge of real property law and entitlement
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal law and regulations, and program policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical and general terms
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and isolate conflicts
• Ability to provide technical and professional support
• Ability to lead and manage with diversity
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues involving the description and transfer of real property

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying

Experience: 1–3 years of progressive work experience in Land…