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Required Education Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Surveyor I
- Typically skills for this position are acquired through a combination of work experience and/or education. A preferred candidate would have work experience that would equate to an associate degree from correspondence courses or accredited college. Qualifying experience may include applied math and science GIS surveying or drafting property title and easement documentation along with an aptitude for problem solving.
- No additional certifications licensure other credentials or experience is required.
Surveyor II
- Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate or Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying Geomatics or related field from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related math drafting and surveying techniques principles and practices.
- This position requires a minimum of two 2 years of survey experience.
- Certification licensure or other credentials include: Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern Montana LSI perMCA is preferred but other state LSIs are accepted completion of the Bureau of Land Management Certified Federal Surveyor program or completion of the MDT LSI Surveyor Exam equivalent.
- Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Surveyor III
- The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying Geomatics or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related mathematics drafting and surveying techniques principles and practices.
- Two 2 years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required
- Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required. Please attach proof of license to application if applicable.
- Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a casebycase basis.
Required Application Materials:
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information
This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary.
This position belongs to the MFPE bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.
A valid Montana Drivers License is required. Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy # 6.03.001 Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injuryfree workplace.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injuryfree workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in EVerify and is unable to hire F1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a land surveyor in Great Falls. This position is responsible for planning and performing professional survey work. Examples of duties include: organizing and overseeing straightforward survey projects signing off on uncomplicated survey projects analyzing evidence to determine boundary locations staking/monumenting property boundaries coordinating survey reviews to ensure quality consistency efficiency and compliance with established standards and policies making level survey calculations carrying out complex drafting providing training to field survey crews and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment within the Unit.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
Need to obtain degree by June 1 2025.
For a full job description please contact Sarah J. Peterson at
Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement may be available
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Access to Montana Health Centers lowcost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a work week
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website:
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