Land Surveyor I, II, or III

Land Surveyor I, II, or III – (2403123) 

Position Information 

TxDOT’s Tyler District is looking for a Land Surveyor I, II or III based inTyler, TX in our Advanced Planning-Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D) Section. If you are looking for a professional and stable career along with serving the public sector, we encourage you to apply! Come join TxDOT in this team oriented work environment with excellent benefits and work-life balance.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Range:

• Land Surveyor I : B21 $54,278 – $81,351
• Land Surveyor II : B23 $61,184 – $99,658
• Land Surveyor III : B25 $69,572 – $114,099

Work Location : Tyler District Headquarters – 2709 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

Minimum Salary

: 54,278.00 

Maximum Salary

: 114,099.00 

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt 

Work Locations

: 

Tyler District Headquarters 

2709 WEST FRONT STREET 

Tyler 75702

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Location Flexibility: Onsite 

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance jobs-near-me.org ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Leads multiple Department survey parties or oversees contracted survey parties for the purpose of determining boundaries and topography of real property or oversees the compilation, update and maintenance of real property maps; provides analysis and technical assistance, support, coordination and advice for the development, implementation and maintenance of land surveying-related information technology/systems (ITS/IS) and applications to include global positioning and geographic information systems (GPS/GIS). Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Land Surveyor I

• Coordinates surveying consultant’s contracts
• Identifies and defines parcels for use in transportation projects by using relevant elements of surveying, property description writing, mapping, law, research, measurement, analysis and computation.
• Performs drafting and/or design work
• Trains and instructs other survey personnel
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Land Surveyor II – performs all of the above duties and

• Reviews completed surveys to ensure accuracy and adherence to required specifications
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage

Land Surveyor III – performs all of the above duties and

• Develops guidelines, procedures and policies for district surveying activities
• Reviews district and consultant survey procedures for compliance with department, state, and federal standards.
• Serves as liaison between TxDOT management, design staff and department or consultant survey crews.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. 

Experience:

• Land Surveyor I : 3 years land surveying experience.
• Land Surveyor II : 4 years land surveying experience.
• Land Surveyor III : 5 years land surveying experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)*
• Must be registered by the State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS). Land Surveyors registered in another state, but not currently registered in the State of Texas, must meet the registration requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, regulating the practice of land surveying. If application is filed after January 1, 2003, have earned a bachelor´s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that included at least 32 semester hours in a combination of courses acceptable to the board in: civil engineering; land surveying; mathematics; photogrammetry; forestry; land law; or the physical sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Land Surveyor I

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Land Surveyor II – all of the above and

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Land Surveyor III – all of the above and

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Leading projects and project teams

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks; long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressingor exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Sep 4, 2024, 5:00:00 AM 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

State Job Title/s: Land Surveyor I/II/III State Job Code/s: 2054/2056/2058 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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