Professional Land Surveyor II – Grand Junction

CDOT for All

CDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socio-economic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

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

• Plans and assigns work and supervises a Land Survey / Right-of-Way Plans Unit which conducts land surveying services from initial project scoping and control survey through final Right of Way plans and monumentation.
• Resolves complex land survey and property ownership by utilizing land surveying principles and by applying state statutes pertaining to land surveying and real property law.
• Provides professional land surveying expertise and support to Resident Engineers on all Region 3 projects involving surveys and Right of Way Plans.
• Provides leadership to facilitate Statewide federal and Regional policies procedures and guidelines regarding CDOT ROW and facilities.
• Provides survey plan support from project scoping through completion of construction including providing survey costs and time estimates preparing estimates negotiating consultant and employee man hours communicating with field crews to help solve problems implementing technological advancements monitoring project costs and charges and coordinating with appraisal and acquisition units.
• Ensures that survey plans and activities comply with federal and state rules regulations and/or laws.
• Participates in Engineering project team meetings.
• Supervises employees in the Survey/Right-of-Way Plans unit including conducting employee performance reviews; developing and revising employees position descriptions; initiating hiring transfers and promotions; interviewing; approving employee time leave requests and expense reports and initiating disciplinary actions.
• Prepares selects or recommends training for Survey / Right-of-Way Plans Unit.
• Provides consultant contracting and management including participating in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process consultant selection and task order process.
• Researches survey records held by private companies city county state and federal agencies; evaluates and incorporate the information gained from the research into survey/ plans projects.
• Checks analyzes and approves field and office data and plans acquired from surveyors or consultant surveyors to ensure correctness.
• Prepares various survey reports monument records survey control diagrams and project correspondence; signs and seals when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule

• Opportunity to occasionally work from home after training is completed

• Approximately 10% spent in the field 90% spent in the office

• Travel required during work hours throughout Region 3

• Occasional overnight travel 3-5 times a year throughout Colorado

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

• A valid Professional Land Surveyor License from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Professional Land Surveyor License number must be provided in the application.
• ANDone year of experience as a licensed professional land surveyor.
• A current valid drivers license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• Must pass a pre-employment 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.

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;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Land Surveying and right of way plans preparation;
• Ability to estimate project hours and cost associated with contracts;
• Ability to supervise and direct land surveying staff associated with field and office duties;
• Thorough knowledge of the CDOT Survey Manual and CDOT ROW Manual;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments priorities and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public professional consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs priorities promises made and commitments;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization;
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access) Gmail and Google Applications SAP ProjectWise MicroStation OpenRoads 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 non-discriminatory 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 Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer non-disciplinary 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 non-disciplinary 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) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

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CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to

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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