FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
LAND SURVEYOR
LAND SURVEYOR 2
 
Capital and Asset Management Program – Survey Section
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
 
This position may be eligible for telework.  The default assigned work location for this position is in Olympia, Washington.  Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.
 
Performs journey-level work and interpret and follow detailed survey project instructions issued by the department Chief Surveyor.
 
Locate rights-of-way, topographic features, property lines, corners, and boundaries; supervise field survey party; make notations for office computation, checking, and mapping; analyze record survey data and recommend positions for General Land Office (GLO) and other boundary corners; monument GLO and other boundary corners; and coordinate Region control surveys.

In this dynamic role, you will assist with project analysis and survey map preparation.
 
With your experience, you will conduct reconnaissance, brushing, traversing, and corner setting.
 
We are seeking a candidate to establish survey control networks utilizing both conventional and Global Positioning System equipment.

Duties:

Here are some things you will do in this role:

Follow written and oral survey project instructions, take accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and operate survey equipment carefully and effectively: 

• Locate all necessary survey monuments and/or topographic features related to specific project. 
• Perform professional level analysis of land corner and property boundary evidence.  
• Ensure field survey measurements meet or exceed the minimum standards for measurement accuracy.        
• Ensure survey measuring instruments are maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Assist the Land Surveyor 3 and Chief Surveyor with preparing and finishing office survey work: 

• Process and analyze field survey data. 
• Prepare official record of survey maps. 
• Prepare topographic maps. 
• Maintaining and organizing the Department’s survey records.

Miscellaneous survey related tasks: 

• Equipment maintenance and upkeep, ensuring equipment is clean and in working condition, take equipment to dealer for updates and repair as necessary. 
• Equipment inventory (including safety gear). 
• Vehicle mileage reports. 
• Vehicle maintenance. 
• Survey records inventory.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Field work in all weather conditions including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Work happens in rough terrain, along riverbanks, and on slippery slopes. While trekking up and down steep terrain, will carry up to 80 pounds (backpacks, tripods, and hand tools). There is a potential to encounter stinging plants, wildlife, and insects.
  • While working in the office setting, may experience long periods of sitting or standing while looking into a computer monitor. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments. 
• Schedule:
  • Duties are typically performed in the field for 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday. More working hours are anticipated during construction season May-August.
  • Some work weeks could consist of up to 4 consecutive nights out of town.
• Travel Requirements:
  • 80% Travel/Field.
  • Frequent travel to work sites requiring consecutive overnight stays.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Computer hardware and software; cell phone; laptop computer; conventional and GPS survey equipment, inflatable boat, depth sounder, and motor vehicles.
• Customer Interactions:
  • The general public, Project Coordinators, and Regional Managers.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of experience performing land survey work, including 2 years as a skilled land survey technician, Engineering Aide 3, or equivalent higher-level position such as instrument technician, skilled drafter/computer, or survey records researcher/analyst.
  • Please note:
    • Four (4) years of college work with major emphasis in engineering, forestry, or other curriculum which contained courses in land surveying may be substituted for two (2) years of general land survey experience.

Or

• Certification as a registered Land-Surveyor-In-Training.

Please note:

• Survey work experience includes the following areas:
  • Operation of conventional and GPS survey equipment.
  • GLO retracement.
  • Original corner recovery.
  • Construction staking.
  • Topographic surveys.

License:

• Valid driver’s license.

Ability to:

• Read record of surveys, GLO notes, legal descriptions, engineering plans, and aerial and USGS Quad maps.
• Write neat and accurate field notes and sketches.

Experience in:

• Taking the lead of a survey field crew.
• Guiding and directing subordinates to accomplish tasks.

Understanding of the fundamentals of land surveying including:

• Rectangular system of surveys.
• Geometry and trigonometry.
• Methods used to describe land in deeds.
• Rights of way and easements.
• Common sources of existing survey corner information and problems relating to the location of boundaries in relationship to water.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Experience with common computer software, e.g. Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams.
• Supervisory skills appropriate for a lead worker position.
• LSIT (Land Surveyor in Training)
• Fundamental understanding of drafting standards, familiarization, and use of AutoCAD.

Supplemental Information:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION – WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled, and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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