Land Survey Specialist 2 Land Surveyor 1 PCN 10-1830
Land Survey Specialist 2 Land Surveyor 1 PCN 10-1830
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to join one of Alaskas top Land Survey teams
What You Will Be Doing
Mission and Culture
The DNR mission is To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaskas stateowned land and water aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.
The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of stateowned land. Boundary disputes easement vacations subdivisions and the development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.
Core Responsibilities
In this position you will have the opportunity to provide professional surveying services for the Department of Natural Resources Survey Sections Subdivision Unit.
This position provides support for the Subdivision Survey team within the Land Subdivision Contracting and Consulting Unit. This team helps identify projects designs site plans writes survey instructions and creates contracts for the surveying of new subdivisions to support the DNR Land Sales program.
In addition this position acts as the subject matter expert on section line easements and assists with the easement vacation process and Unorganized Borough replats. They also support other Sections of the Division and other departments or state agencies with survey related activities. Examples included writing legal descriptions performing area computations for lease agreements identifying the location of easements and assisting nonsurvey staff to understand survey requirements. Working knowledge of Geographic Information System databases and AutoCAD are a must for this position.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff including 14 Professional Land Surveyors who are dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement.
Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.
The position has a 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage this position has a west facing window cubicle. The DNR Survey Sections culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on peoples strengths and continued professional development.
The knowledge skills abilities and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:
- Technical experience performing boundary surveys subdividing land preparing plans of survey writing Survey Instructions and estimating survey costs is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Working knowledge of various local Platting Authority requirements including regulations and ordinances regarding subdivision of land zoning restrictions subdivision development standards and road design and construction standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D ArcGIS and other common survey software.
- Demonstrate communication and technical writing skills showing courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
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Minimum Qualifications
Land Survey Specialist 2 $2940.00
A bachelors degree from an accredited college that includes 15 semester hours/23 quarter hours in survey related courses such as higherlevel Mathematics (e.g. analytic geometry plane geometry plane trigonometry or mathematics for land surveying) Surveying Fundamentals (e.g. plane surveying survey adjustments subdivision design technical writing for surveying or geodetic surveying) and/or Surveying Technologies (e.g. Global Positioning System photogrammetry Geographic Information System or Computer Aided Design) AND one year of survey experience at the professional level. The required experience includes work such as a Land Survey Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
An associates degree in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering Construction Engineering Drafting and Design Engineering or a similar field AND three years of practical progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professionallevel.
OR
Five years of practical progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professionallevel.
OR
Any combination of education in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering Construction Engineering Drafting and Design Engineering or a similar field from an accredited college and experience as part of a field survey crew (e.g. operating survey instruments preparing mathematical calculations locating traverse points and temporary bench marks checking survey calculations or similar duties) or other work requiring the ability to use and operate survey equipment or read and interpret plans deeds plats maps and survey descriptions equal to five years of which at least one year is at a professionallevel.
Special Note:
The term professionallevel refers to work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive in nature. While the Land Survey Specialist Land Surveyor and Land Survey Manager job class series all describe professionallevel work only the latter two class series describe work that requires registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.Land Surveyor 1 $3144.75
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(c). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of applicationthe applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover letter see instructions below.
If selected for an interviewthe applicant must provide the following:
- Three professional references.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- This position requires an incumbent who is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or is in the process of becoming licensed.
Application Notice
How to Apply page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position. It should be two to three paragraphs in length (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience as it relates to the desired knowledge skills and abilities listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sampleand will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online; if you cannot attach it fax or email it to the contact number below.
Education
If postsecondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the postsecondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether full or parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note:Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates eligibility. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higherlevel job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.
Drivers License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or(TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
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For specific information about this position please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Gwen Gervelis PLS
Chief of Surveys
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Employment Type
Full-Time
