GEODESIST 2

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting for Geodesist 2 within the Location Division in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, the Geodesist II is responsible for performing advanced geodetic work, including the analysis, interpretation, and application of geodetic data and methodologies. This position supports projects requiring precise measurements and calculations related to the shape, position, and movement of the earth and its features.

The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to; conducting analyses of geodetic survey data, utilizing modern geodetic techniques and equipment, the ability to interpret and process geodetic data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NDOT standards, preparing reports, CADD mapping files, and documentation reflecting geodetic findings and recommendations, assisting in the development and maintenance of geodetic control networks, collaborating with other technical staff and external agencies to support geodetic projects, providing guidance and support to junior geodesists and technicians as needed, and staying current with advancements in geodetic technology and best practices.

The incumbent will be proficient in surveying and geodetic processing and adjustment software (e.g., Trimble Business Center, Starnet), CADD mapping and GIS software (e.g., Micro Station, ArcGIS Pro), candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate strong proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
*** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position***.

Geo desists perform specialized professional and technical work involving the determination of geodetic control by calculating the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface. This data is utilized in preliminary engineering design work, aerial surveying, general planimetric mapping and for other land surveying purposes.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in math, physics, civil engineering, land surveying or closely related field and one year of progressively responsible experience involving civil engineering, surveying or photogrammetric work; OR one year of experience as a Geodesist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Compute horizontal coordinates of control networks utilizing standard geodetic survey techniques such as triangulation, trilateration and traversing; compute vertical coordinates for control networks using the theory and practice of direct leveling on various projects to establish elevation, height and grade representing the features of the earth's surface; compare horizontal and vertical networks to established survey standards; make adjustments to the control networks, document, verify values and compare to established horizontal control.

Assess existing control and acquire additional survey control for engineering projects; analyze existing control and raw survey data to ensure desired project specifications and land survey standards are met; verify newly collected survey data for mathematical correctness; request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.

Compute coordinates on the various geographic grid systems, do conversions between the systems and correlate existing surveys to match the required geodetic or rectangular cartesian coordinate systems; convert data between various national datum and further to a ground elevation dependent grid; compute, retrace and adjust existing surveys such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, old control surveys and other miscellaneous surveys to match the ground elevation dependent grid, geodetic grids, and property boundaries as desired to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used on engineering, surveying and construction works.

Maintain geodetic data and related information and enter into computer database including coordinates, their descriptions, and quality assurance numbers; distribute compiled geodetic data upon request to various State and local agencies, sections within the department and the general public.

Create a survey control plan sheet for inclusion into contract plans and further verify contract plans for completeness of survey information by reviewing and checking contract alignments and basis of surveys.

Provide training and interpretation in the use of geodetic data, methods and procedures for observing and checking control for geodetic and State plane coordinates to ensure standards are maintained; review…