Professional Land Surveyor - NY HELPS

Senior Land Surveyor

Direct, coordinate, and complete administrative and/or acquisition related surveys either through in-house staff or through consultant contracts.

Prepare and furnish materials for land acquisitions, title inquiries, and defense of state land boundaries.

Support Regional staff, DEC Office of General Counsel, Attorney General in trespass enforcement actions.

Work cooperatively with forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and other land managers and assist with maintaining boundary lines, land ownership records, and the administration of conservation easements.

In addition to land surveying duties, a senior land surveyor should have the skills necessary to respond to any real estate program needs.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

• Promotion:
  Possession of a New York State Land Surveyor's license and current registration and one year of service as an Assistant Land Surveyor.
• Open Competitive:
  Possession of a New York State Land Surveyor's license and current Registration.
• Candidates may also be appointed via the following:
• Reassignment
  - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.
• Reinstatement Eligible
  - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
• Transfer Eligible
  - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service law.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in title research, the use of CAD, land surveying software, GPS equipment and software, and GIS software is preferred.

Salary range for posting is: $120,194 – $132,752.

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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