Survey And Mapping Specialist I
Job Location:
DeLand, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:886180
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SURVEY AND MAPPING SPECIALIST I -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $45388.24 - $58737.73
Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
559 / SURVEYING AND MAPPING OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Jenny Palmer
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1966.75/biweekly ($51135.50 annually)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency all applicants must provide their own explicitly requested the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions work samples or interviews is strictly prohibited and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods supports the states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned supports economic growth and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
Surveyor II / District Five / District Design / Surveying and Mapping Office
This position will review consultant submittals for conformity to the Departments standards guidelines procedures and the scope of services. Assist survey contracts manager by reviewing survey invoices preparing reports and correspondence related to survey contracts and task work orders.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust Relationships Respect Empowerment and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement empowerment training and professional development. Through our agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
Surveying and Mapping Office
District Five
719 S. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand FL 32720
Annual Salary Range:
$45388.24 - $58737.73
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Processes field data collected by survey crews evaluates and assures the data is accurate complete and ensures data meets quality standards and project scope. Produces complete databases containing survey data and Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) files for use in design and mapping purposes. Monitors the filing storage and delivery of data and files.
Assist survey contracts manager by reviewing survey invoices preparing reports and correspondence related to survey contracts and task work orders. Assists survey contract manager by maintaining spreadsheets for survey contracts including invoices paid to date and available funds for contract assignments.
Collects existing information such as field survey data right of way maps plats title and recorded documents. Assists Department staff with data and existing information dissemination such as field survey data right of way maps plats title and recorded documents. Analyzes and calculates the location of the baselines and rights of way. Ensures maps sketches and descriptions meet the principles practices laws and regulations governing Surveying & Mapping.
Utilizes CADD applications to create maps and sketches including Project Network Control sheets. Uses related CADD applications to perform various calculations and analysis of data. Adheres to Department standards guidelines and procedures for creating maps and sketches.
Reviews consultant submittals for conformity to the Departments standards guidelines procedures and the scope of services. Ensures deliverables meet the principles practices laws and regulations governing Surveying & Mapping. Communicates with supervisor and consultants to resolve technical issues and discrepancies.
Assists in training and development of other Department staff with CADD and Surveying & Mapping activities. Provides support to supervisor with monitoring schedules.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Advanced surveying mathematics.
- Principles laws and regulations governing surveying and mapping.
- Department policies handbooks and procedures.
- Standard research methods and resources.
Skills in:
- Personal computers and related applications.
- Use CADD applications. Skill in oral and written communication.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to:
- Prepare and maintain reports records files and correspondence.
- Plan organize coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
- Read legal descriptions maps plats and plans.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- Due to the nature of this position incumbent must respond to emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year experience in a Surveying and/or Mapping production environment.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard Room 214 St. Petersburg Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112 Florida Statutes and the Florida Department of Transportations Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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