Division Land Surveyor Land Surveyor 3 LS3
Division Land Surveyor Land Surveyor 3 LS3
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- Division Land Surveyor Land Surveyor 3 (LS3Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Recruitment #
Fulltime Permanent Represented position
Location: Tumwater WA
Salary: $5783.00 $7779.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing.We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 03/24/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Engineering Division as a Division Land Surveyor. As a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor you will be joining a team of Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians in the State Lands Survey Program which performs cadastral retracements on Department of Natural Resources managed forest lands establishes boundaries for Natural Areas and does other specialized mapping throughout the State. We utilize modern survey equipment including robotic total stations and multiconstellation GNSS receivers with the most uptodate data collection software. This is the perfect opportunity for a Professional Land Surveyor who likes the mountains and rivers more than the urban landscape and wants to follow in the footsteps of original Land Surveyors. Duties
Responsibilities:
- Directing land survey crews and leading them in researching survey and title information; recovering and maintaining original GLO corners; reestablishing lost GLO corners; establishing state property corners and lines in support of DNR land management activities; producing preliminary and final survey maps and legal descriptions; filing records of surveys and land corner records; producing topographic and other specialized mapping deliverables.
- Work proactively with program division and region staff to construct an action plan for land survey projects based upon program need and agency priorities. Work with region points of contact other region surveyors where available to prioritize and schedule projects.
- Responsible for reconciling conflicting or ambiguous survey data prioritizing work for multiple programs that are competing for finite resources for survey time.
- Responsible for configuring assigning and tracking work for four 4 employees.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Registration as a professional land surveyor by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS).
- Experience with land surveying and mapping principles procedures and practices statutes court decisions and other laws pertaining to locating and dividing land; professional standards of land surveying trigonometry mapping and drafting.
- Experience preparing and analyzing land and title records.
- Experience with modern survey instruments GNSS receivers and data collection software.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience using CAD with land survey extensions such as Carlson Survey.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Work Setting is approximately 75 office and 25 field. Field work will include driving on primitive or active logging roads. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in yearround weather conditions.
- Occasional travel for meetings. Overnight travel of the scheduled work week may occur several times per year.
- A valid unrestricted drivers license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain an active Washington State Professional Land Surveyors License.
- Five years of land boundary surveying experience after registration as a Professional Land Surveyor three years of which must be in BLM/General Land Office retracement and reestablishment land survey work.
- Knowledge of basic land development principles.
- Knowledge of Washington Plane Coordinate System.
- Knowledge using Star*net or other traverse adjustment software.
- Knowledge using ESRI GIS software.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required desired and special requirements.
- Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
- References:at least three professional references with current telephone numbers you may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
- Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may callor email . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through theWashington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
About the Department of Natural Resources(DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washingtons lands and communities through diversity equity and inclusion.
Our VisionOur actions ensure a future where Washingtons lands waters and communities thrive.
Our MissionManage sustain and protect the health and productivity of Washingtons lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:- Safety and WellBeing Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service We value and respect the public we serve and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative ProblemSolving We solve our states most pressing challenges through innovative thinking dedication and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty 60 days.
DNR does not use the EVerify system. For more information please visit.
Veterans wishing to claim Veterans preference please attach a copy of your DD214 NGB22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Natural Resources 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 veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Once you submit your online application you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV tollfree ator email.
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