Land Surveyor

Why You’ll Love This Position

The mission of the Land Survey Program is to develop and provide information required for the accurate and economical location of property boundaries in Missouri. The program is responsible for Cadastral and Geodetic Surveys as well as making survey documents available to surveyors and the public. The land corners established by the USPLSS (US Public Land Survey System) are the basis for the location of all property in Missouri.

We are looking for a full‑time Land Surveyor to make a positive impact on Missouri citizens! The salary indicated represents the current regular pay rate for this position. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., Years of Service), it will be added to total compensation on their paycheck. A pay differential does not raise base pay.

Job Location:

Rolla, MO

• Conduct field surveys evaluating multiple PLSS corners in relation to one another
• File corner documents and survey plats in a timely manner upon completion of field investigations
• Interact with the public on survey related issues in a professional manner
• Conduct surveys to determine heights of points above the North American Vertical Datum
• Perform field procedures to preserve existing horizontal and vertical control monuments
• Coordinate technical land survey staff in performing corner restoration, cadastral, and geodetic survey projects
• Take measurements, install and restore monuments of the original USPLSS, and prepare survey plats
• Plan, conduct, and compute adjustments of first and second order horizontal and vertical control surveys
• Conduct conventional GPS surveys to determine the state plane coordinates of control stations
• Review the execution of contracts with professional land surveyors in the private sector
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 2 or more years’ relevant experience (substitutions for experience may be allowed)
• Valid MO Driver’s License
• Possession of a certificate in good standing as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather and navigate all types of terrain
• Ability to travel statewide in the performance of assigned duties and occasional overnight travel may be required

• Coursework or experience in survey methods and GPS software
• Coursework or experience in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software
• Experience in Carlson Drafting software
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of cadastral and geodetic surveying

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

• 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Insurance: health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement: including an employer match on savings plan
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives!