Professional Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor ; LS

Professional Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor 3 (LS3)

Recruitment #

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)

Location:

Natural Resources Building
- Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary: $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/14/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

As a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, you will join a team of agency specialists on land boundary and surveying issues. Provides advice and guidance on land boundary and ownership issues to agency personnel and others. Also provides upland and aquatic lease plat reviews for compliance with the law and agency requirements. Helps to guide the updating and maintenance of the DNR Cadastre and Aquatic Land Ownership Parcel and Boundary line GIS data.

Responsibilities:

* Professional review of survey maps submitted for leases and easements over state-owned aquatic lands and uplands. Including review for compliance with pertinent RCWs and WACs as well as DNR agency-specific requirements. Assure that submitted legal descriptions are accurate and analyze underlying ownership to determine that proper boundaries are used in maps and other survey documents related to business on State-owned lands of all types.

* Review legal descriptions for upland and aquatic land transactions (acquisitions and disposals), leases, rights of ways, and other types of use authorizations, compose new legal descriptions for transactions when necessary, and determine land areas for land sales, acquisitions, exchanges, and leases.

* Compile data, produce maps, reports, and land boundary analysis. Act as an expert witness in legal cases involving state-owned land boundary or ownership disputes. Assist AG staff in interpreting legal descriptions and other land boundary issues as needed.

* Calculate, draft, and edit transactions or use authorization-related surveys and harbor area maps for agency business needs. Survey and harbor maps to meet all applicable RCW and WAC requirements and be approved by Aquatic Resources Division and/or upper management before being fully adopted and recorded in the applicable county auditor's office.

Required Qualifications:

* Must possess and maintain an active Washington State Professional Land Surveyor's License.

* Registration as a professional land surveyor by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS).

* Experience with land surveying and mapping principles, procedures, and practices, statutes, court decisions, and other laws pertaining to locating and dividing land; professional standards of land surveying, trigonometry, mapping, and drafting.

* Experience analyzing land and title records, including aquatic land records.

* Knowledge of Washington State Land Survey laws and rules.

* Strong communication skills.

* Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

* Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.

* DNR

Core Competencies:

* Personal Accountability

* Value Others

* Compassionate Communication

* Inspire Others

* Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

* Work Setting:
The position is in the office, with possible occasional project site visits.

* Travel Requirements:
Infrequent travel, usually about three or so times a year.

Desired

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of basic land development principles.

* Experience using ESRI GIS software.

* Experience using CAD software with land survey computation extensions.

* Knowledge of the Washington Plane Coordinate System.

* Associate's degree or higher in a field related to land surveying.

Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us . A note to potential candidates:
Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply!

Application Requirements :
Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact dnrrecruiting.gov.

* Apply online: eers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).

* Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.

* Resume: that details your…