Land Surveyor III- Corpus Christi HQ

Job Description - Land Surveyor III
- Corpus Christi HQ (2601802)

Job Description

Land Surveyor III
- Corpus Christi HQ - (2601802)

Position Information

The Corpus Christi District is looking for a team lead for their Survey section. This person will oversee the in-house survey and data collection activities as well as overseeing consultant contracts performing survey work for the district. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of projects in the district.

69,572.00

Yearly

Exempt

Corpus Christi Dist Hdq 1701 S PADRE ISLAND DRIVE Corpus Christi 78416

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details :
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Onsite

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
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Leads multiple Department survey parties and oversees contracted survey parties in a district for the purpose of determining boundaries and topography of real property. Oversees the compilation, update and maintenance of real property maps; provides analysis and technical assistance, support, coordination and advice for the development, implementation and maintenance of land surveying-related information technology/systems (IT/IS) and applications to include global positioning and geographic information systems (GPS/GIS).

Serves as project lead. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.

• Develops guidelines, procedures and policies for district surveying activities
• Plans, schedules and oversees surveys utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
• Reviews district and consultant survey procedures for compliance with department, state and federal standards.
• Serves as liaison between TxDOT management, design staff and department or consultant survey crews.
• Analyzes field notes to resolve land boundary conflicts.
• Assists in development of budgets.
• Coordinates and schedules work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Coordinates work with other sections and assists as requested.
• Coordinates, prioritizes and directs the work of the district survey staff (state and contracted forces).
• Identifies and defines parcels for use in transportation projects by using relevant elements of surveying, property description writing, mapping, law, research, measurement, analysis and computation.
• Provides support services for global positioning and geographic information systems and the Department's Regional Reference Points to include coordination of activities with other governmental agencies.
• Monitors department/consultant survey work performance.
• Monitors survey parties and plans future jobs.
• Originates, signs and seals property descriptions and oversees setting of monument property corners.
• Oversees the compilation, update and maintenance of real property maps or mapping as defined by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
• Prepares reports and makes presentations.
• Provides guidance for staff pursuing staff pursuing SIT and RPLS registration.
• Provides technical guidance to district personnel for surveying related inquiries.
• Recommends new procedures and techniques.
• Reviews completed surveys to ensure accuracy and adherence to required specifications.
• Schedules survey parties to check previous survey work.
• Serves as expert witness…