Professional Land Surveyor - Golden

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About the Position

This position is in responsible charge of Professional Land field and office survey functions in support of transportation engineering projects. Utilize survey knowledge expertise and Professional Land Surveyor license to ensure accurate ROW plans are generated.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Gather information about location and ownership of existing state highway ROW and adjoining property by researching public records prior survey records ROW Plans Title Commitments and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) field records.
• Reconcile property ownership to determine impacted ownerships order title work and examine to ascertain whether documents are missing and which documents affect ownership.
• Request permission to enter on private properties for survey crew and coordinate with other specialty units that may also need access.
• Perform field surveying including Control Survey TMOSS (Terrain Modeling Survey System) topography surveys and Boundary Survey field work.
  
• Research and evaluate survey data establish survey control field data collection data interpretation preparation of plans legal descriptions preparation and recording of legal documents monumentation and consultant management.
• Determine positions of property lines and corner positions based on field work and examination of boundary data found in deeds plats historic RightOfWay Plans design plans and other sources.
• Create ROW Plans by drawing labeling and annotating ROW lines property lines topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads software.
• Calculate areas of land parcels and easements to be acquired.
• Stamp and sign ROW Plans and descriptions as required.
• Provide estimated schedules for field surveying and/or ROW Plan preparation.
• Prepare certify and file all necessary documents with the appropriate agencies.
• Attend meetings with CDOT specialty groups local agencies consultants and contractors.
  
• Find catalog and file existing highway RightofWay information and documents.
• Provide filed ROW information to internal units specialty units other public agencies and the public as requested (CORA).

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 AM 5:00 PM work hours MondayFriday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work from home 13 days a week
  
• Combination office environment and field work at project sites; approximately 75% spent in the office 25% spent in the field.
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region for assigned projects meetings etc.
• Occasional overnight travel 13 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work in all types of weather
• Required to work in mountain terrain (altitude) including climbing to some areas
• Required to work near heavy traffic areas
• Must be able to lift survey equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Current valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from a state other than Colorado. If you are qualifying with a nonColorado PLS license it is a condition of employment that you obtain your Colorado license within 12 months of starting.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a preemployment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• If qualifying for this position with a Professional Land Surveyor license from a state other than Colorado you must obtain your Colorado PLS license within 12 months of starting in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwillpossess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.

• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.

• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in land surveying.
  
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting ROW plans and engineering project plans.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying/resolving land survey and property ownership issues by utilizing land surveying principles and by applying State statutes and regulations pertaining to land surveying and real property.
• Demonstrated experience determining efficient and effective survey methods to be used for obtaining topographic data positions on boundary evidence construction staking and monumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments priorities and projects in a demanding environment.
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multitasking ability.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to partner with professionals consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs and priorities.
• Negotiating mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral including technical report writing and editing.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Fluency in MS Word MS Excel Gmail Google Suite SAP and survey application in Bentley OpenRoads TMOSS Trimble Business Center and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

5. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
   
   

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in nondiscriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

Notifications:

The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part or all of thecomparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

1. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer NonDisciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

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Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.

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