District Survey Manager
Job Location:
Great Falls, MT - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: District Survey Manager
Description:
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting for a District Survey Manager in Great Falls.The District Survey Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT. This position serves as the Districts technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing District land survey operations and activities. The position plans and manages District land survey projects; implements survey procedures and technology at the District level; directs and monitors survey projects; oversees District survey program operations (e.g. supplies contracts etc.); and provides technical expertise and consultation. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer (DPE) and is under the technical oversight of the Helena Photogrammetry & Survey Section. This position provides in-line supervision to District Survey Unit staff; provides management and oversight of consultant term contract District survey work; and provides technical oversight to other District survey crews. The District Survey Manager is in responsible charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license.
For a full job description please contact Sarah Peterson at
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: 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.
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.
Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates Degree in land surveying geomatics or related field.
This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience two of which must be progressively responsible professional land survey experience including experience with full project oversight. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor is required.
A valid Montana CDL (Class A Type II) is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A thorough knowledge of survey systems survey system development and the integration of different types of survey systems.
Advanced knowledge in legal principles guidelines and precedents related to surveying (e.g. Montana Subdivision and Platting Act Sanitation in Subdivisions Act Uniform Standards for Monumentation etc.); case law related to property boundaries; survey computation and data analysis; State and federal survey policy and procedures; and specialized applications of various instrumentation.
Knowledge and experience with design construction and survey software such as MicroStation GeoPak Open Roads TDS Survey Pro Microsoft Office Trimble Business Center Trimble Access etc.
A working knowledge of civil engineering principles MDT engineering standards and specifications project development highway construction related to survey training techniques and methodologies computers computer programming MDT survey system interrelationships with other MDT systems.
Skill in the use of specialized surveying equipment such as electronic total stations digital levels data collectors CADD workstations automated systems GPS survey equipment and misc. other tools and technologies.
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)
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.
Effective 5/26/2026 MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here .
Required Experience:
Manager
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