Professional Land Surveyor; PLS - Pueblo

About the Position

CDOT's Region 2 Survey / Right‑of‑Way Unit in Pueblo offers an opportunity for a Professional Land Surveyor I. This unit supports the delivery of the Right‑of‑Way (ROW) program for the development and maintenance of Colorado's transportation system and is responsible for ensuring statewide consistency in land surveying and ROW plan functions.

• Perform field surveying including Control Survey, TMOSS topography surveys, and Boundary Survey field work.
• Recover, establish, and restore controlling land corners, property and ROW corner evidence, bench marks and other monuments.
• Evaluate survey field notes, evidence, and researched information using mathematics, computer software, and knowledge of laws pertaining to land surveying.
• Research survey data, establish control, collect field data, interpret data, prepare plans, legal descriptions, and record legal documents.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to other survey positions within the region.
• Conduct research of property adjoining State ROW and determine positions of property lines and corner positions based on field work and examination of boundary data.
• Create ROW Plans using Bentley Open Roads software.
• Calculate areas of land parcels and easements using mathematics and computer software.
• Stamp and sign ROW Plans and descriptions as required by State Law.
• Provide estimated schedules for field surveying and/or ROW Plan preparation.
• Prepare, certify, and file all necessary documents with the appropriate agencies as required by state statute and by the State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• Communicate with Project Design Personnel, Right‑Of‑Way Acquisition Personnel, and other surveyors.
• Attend survey unit meetings, Project meetings, FIR, FOR and facilitate ROWPR and Pre‑Construction Survey meetings.
• Assist in the development of construction plans and ROW plans.
• Find, catalog, and file existing highway Right‑of‑Way information and documents.
• Provide filed ROW information to internal units, specialty units, other public agencies and the public as requested (CORA).
• Investigate and communicate the Region’s response to external customer requests concerning survey and ROW plan activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Primarily 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM work hours, Monday‑Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule.
• Combination office environment and field work at project sites; approximately 75% spent in the office, 25% spent in the field.
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region for assigned projects, meetings, etc.
• Occasional overnight travel 1–3 times a year throughout Colorado.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
• Required to work in all types of weather.
• Required to work in mountain terrain (altitude), including climbing to some areas.
• Required to work near heavy traffic areas.
• Must be able to lift survey equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
• Must pass pre‑employment screening, including social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all employees who must operate a motor vehicle.
• Shift work may be required.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Responsibilities section.
• Highest ethics and integrity.
• Years of State service experience related to this position.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in land surveying.
• Experience reading and interpreting ROW plans and engineering project plans.
• Experience resolving land survey and property ownership issues by applying State statutes and regulations.
• Experience determining efficient survey methods for topographic data, boundary evidence, construction staking, and monumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Initiative to solve problems innovatively.
• Skill to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff.
• Negotiation skills and ability to build consensus.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, including technical report writing and editing.
• Strong technical detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team situations.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, SAP, and survey applications in InRoads/Micro Station and Trimble Business Center.

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