Land Surveyor Trainee/Assistant Land Surveyor (NYHELPS)

Land Surveyor Position The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following: Assist in maintenance of department survey and land records. Search internal and public records for survey and title information. Supervise and train field crews in the operation of modern terrestrial, geodetic surveying, geographic positioning system instruments, proper field survey procedures, and work zone safety. Plan and schedule work assignments for projects. Maintain and perform basic maintenance on survey equipment. Conduct reconnaissance and field surveys of State Park property lines. Prepare deed plots and review consultant derived boundary maps for accuracy. Process, balance, and transform data derived from Optical and GPS observations. Assist in determination of park boundaries through survey field measurements and research. Prepare survey maps for acquiring and managing state interest in real property in a computer aided drafting system. Perform field inspections of land and prepare reports of physical inspections. Perform property boundary surveys utilizing applicable survey principles and practices to determine the State's title boundaries. Minimum Qualifications: NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Land Surveyor Trainee, NS (Equated to a SG-18): A bachelor's degree program in surveying or surveying technology from an Engineering Accreditation Commission, Engineering Technology Accreditation, or Commission Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited; or Eligibility to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying examination through the National Council for Examiners of Engineering and Surveying via letter issued by the New York State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying (proof of eligibility required). Assistant Land Surveyor SG-20: Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying Examination (FS) or successful completion of 52 weeks of service as a Land Surveyor Trainee and successful completion of the FS examination**.

• * Individuals appointed to the two-year Land Surveyor traineeship are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as a Land Surveyor Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam in order to advance to Assistant Land Surveyor. If you obtain your FS by the end of the first year you will advance to the title of Assistant Land Surveyor SG 20. Failure to obtain the FS during the two-year traineeship will result in termination from the position.
• *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. Must be able to work in remote areas, negotiate difficult terrain, and work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. Approved Salary Ranges: Land Surveyor Trainee Equated to SG-18 - $66,951/yr - $85,138/yr Assistant Land Surveyor, SG-20 - $74,193/yr - $94,121/yr StateJobsNY