Professional Land Surveyor (PLS I) - Pueblo

Professional Land Surveyor I

CDOT's Region 2 Survey / Right-of-Way Unit in Pueblo has an exciting opportunity for a Professional Land Surveyor I. This team 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.

In this role, you will apply your professional surveying knowledge and licensure to perform and oversee office and field survey activities, helping to develop accurate survey products and Right-of-Way plans that support the successful delivery of transportation projects throughout southeastern Colorado.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform field surveying including Control Survey, TMOSS (Terrain Modeling Survey System) topography surveys, and Boundary Survey field work.
• Includes recovery, establishment, and restoration of controlling land corners, property and ROW (Right Of Way) corner evidence, Bench Marks and other existing monuments.
• Evaluate survey field notes, evidence, and researched information by using mathematics, computer software, and knowledge of laws pertaining to land surveying.
• Research survey data, establish survey control, field data collection, data interpretation, preparation of plans, legal descriptions, preparation and recording of legal documents, monumentation, and consultant management.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to other survey positions within the region.
• Conduct research of property adjoining State ROW when identifying ownership.
• Determine positions of property lines and corner positions based on field work and examination of boundary data found in deeds, plats, historic Right-Of-Way Plans, design plans, and other sources.
• Create ROW Plans by drawing, labeling, and annotating ROW lines, property lines, topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads software.
• Calculate areas of land parcels and easements to be acquired 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, Surveyors in the Unit.
• Attend survey unit meetings, Project meetings, FIR (Field Inspection Review), FOR (Final Office Review) and facilitate ROWPR (Right-Of-Way Plan Review) and Pre-Construction Survey meetings.
• Must ask questions, provide input, and support 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, orally or in writing, to external customer requests concerning survey and Right-Of-Way Plan activities.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Conditions of Employment (delete those that do not apply)

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• Shift work

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• 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;
• Demonstrated experience determining efficient and effective survey methods to be used for obtaining topographic data, positions on boundary evidence, construction staking, and monumentation;
• 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;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and survey application in InRoads/MicroStation and Trimble Business Center, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.