Professional Land Surveyor I - Greeley

Description Of Job This position is located in the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 4 (Northeast Colorado area) in Greeley. The unit supports the delivery of the Right-of-Way (ROW) program for the development and maintenance of the State Transportation System. About The Position This position is responsible for charge of Professional Land Survey work within the Region 4 Survey Unit. It will perform and manage field and office land survey functions, coordinate all survey related work with a survey consultant on a project from beginning to end. The position is required to stamp a Professional Land Surveyor number on all documents pertaining to the work it is responsible for (GPS Control, ROW monumentation, etc.). It also provides leadership, guidance and training to other survey unit positions within the region. Your duties and responsibilities Perform and/or manage office and field land surveying services from project initiation (project scoping) and control survey through final Right-of-Way monumentation; Ensure adequate data is obtained in the field so that property rights can be properly determined; Establish both horizontal and vertical control, research various survey plats, field notes, and other documentation to aid in the collection of proper field data; Prepare, stamp and file plats, monument records, documents as required by State law and the setting of final ROW monumentation; Perform field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries; Restore and preserve survey monuments associated with any given project; Plan and coordinate Global Positioning System (GPS) surveys to be used for CDOT project control and land corner ties, and create a Project Control Diagram; Acquire, through meetings with CDOT engineering and specialty unit personnel involved with the project, a good understanding of what is required from the survey unit for the project; Decide what Land monuments must be used on a survey and, if they do not exist, determine where to reset the needed monuments based on evidence and law; Establish a new section monument based on existing ground evidence, create a new monument record for the Board to save and file; Conduct early field visits to establish necessary survey control for anticipated project limits; Meet with consultant surveyors to coordinate scoping, calibration of equipment, and methods of surveying; Instruct and train consultant personnel on proper surveying processes, procedures and computer programs to ensure that the completed survey will meet CDOT specifications; Monitor Consultant in the creation of scopes of work and survey work hour estimates; Certify various survey records including but not limited to control survey diagrams, survey reports, land corner monumentation records and survey tabulation sheets. Certification requires that the various diagrams, reports and records be signed and sealed with the position’s Professional Land Surveyor stamp and number before filing with the appropriate repository; Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment Primarily 8:00 AM – 5:00 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.; Required to operate CDOT vehicles; Required to work in mountain terrain (altitude), including climbing to some areas; Required to work near heavy traffic areas; Required to work in all types of weather; Must be able to lift survey equipment and sand bags, up to 50 lbs. Minimum Qualifications Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; OR Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from a state other than Colorado, with a condition of employment to obtain a Colorado license within 12 months of starting. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; High work/personal ethics and integrity; Comprehensive knowledge and experience in land surveying; Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting ROW plans and engineering project plans; Demonstrated experience in identifying/resolving land survey and property ownership issues by utilizing land surveying principles and by applying State statutes and regulations pertaining to land surveying and real property; Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment; Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi‑tasking ability; Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner; Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities; Negotiating mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take; Interpersonal and relationship building skills; Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem‑solving ability; Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral, including technical report writing and editing; Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations; Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and a range of survey applications in Bentley OpenRoads, TMOSS, Trimble Business Center, with the ability to quickly learn other software systems. CDOT for All CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio‑economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. Equity and Inclusion Statement The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Transportation