Land Surveyor I - Highways (Island Of Oahu)

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Land Surveyor I provides land survey support for highway construction and special maintenance projects for the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways, at the Oahu District Office. The position serves as an instrumentman on preliminary, topographic, construction, and boundary surveys using survey instruments; reduces and plots field notes and performs related computations; and may serve as chief-of-party on routine surveys. It also compiles survey data from maps, deeds, land titles, metes and bounds descriptions, and other sources, and performs related duties as assigned.

This continuous recruitment will establish a list of qualified candidates for immediate and future vacancies. The examination is conducted on an unassembled basis, with scores based on an evaluation and rating of education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the applicant's own expense.

Requirements

• Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, with a major in land surveying, geo-science, or engineering.
• A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required at the time of appointment.
• Most positions require the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds assisted.
• Applicants with an internationally earned college or university degree must submit a completed Foreign Evaluation Credential Report showing equivalency to a U.S. regionally accredited college or university degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide land survey support for highway construction projects and highway special maintenance projects.
• Serve as instrumentman on preliminary, topographic, construction, and boundary surveys using a transit, level, theodolite, and/or other survey instruments.
• Reduce and plot field notes and perform related computations.
• May serve as chief-of-party on routine surveys.
• Compile survey data from maps, deeds, land titles, metes and bounds descriptions, and other sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after making 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level