Required Education and Experience:
Surveyor I ($25.80)
Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying Geomatics or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths drafting and surveying techniques principles and practices.
Surveyor II ($30.49)
Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates or bachelors degree in Land Surveying Geomatics or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths drafting and surveying techniques principles and practices
This position requires a minimum of 2 years of survey experience.
Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern perMCA.
Senior Surveyor ($37.27)
Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in Land Surveying Geomatics or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths drafting and surveying techniques principles and practices.
Two years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required.
Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required.
Preference is placed on qualifications for a Surveyor III (PLS) or qualifications for Surveyor II with a Montana Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certificate; qualifications for Surveyor I may also be considered.
Other Information
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 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment. (if applicable)
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
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 injury-free workplace.
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Surveyor in the Butte District. Preference is to hire an individual at the Surveyor II or Senior Surveyor level. The journey level position is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned.
The entry level position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties include: making measurements collecting and recording survey data operating survey equipment setting stakes/monuments researching records recovering survey evidence making rudimentary survey calculations drafting at an entry level maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies.
Mostly day travel throughout the Butte District overnight is rare.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
For a full job description please contact Shirley Cortright at
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost 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 workweek
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
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: Application Materials:
Any relevant certifications or licenses. Transcripts if needed/relevant.
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