Land Surveyor

State of Iowa • State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

3d • $76,378 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position has an adjusted starting pay of $76,377.60. For non-state of Iowa employees, starting pay is negotiable within the pay scale range, based on years of experience above the minimum qualifications. Are you a licensed Iowa Land Surveyor looking to make a real impact in your community? Join the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 3 team in Northwest Iowa, where you’ll support essential transportation projects that improve safety and connectivity across the region. In this role, you’ll collect, analyze, and interpret field data for key projects, working closely with our Senior Land Surveyor and Development Engineer to coordinate District Survey activities and ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality results. If you’re not yet licensed in Iowa, you can still apply, as candidates who are able to obtain full licensure within 5 months of hire are welcome. You can view requirements at the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, Engineering and Land Surveyors website: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/engineers-land-surveyors

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a Professional License in Land Surveying issued by the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Board.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Class C Non-Commercial Driver's License.
• Possession of a current professional land surveyors license as issued by the Iowa Board of Engineering and Land Surveying.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are able to obtain full licensure within 5 months of hire are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews in performing land, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Apply land surveying laws and legal principles to help re-establish real property boundaries and support the District Right-of-Way Department in coordinating field survey activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment – including total stations, data collectors, and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers – to conduct field reconnaissance and capture precise measurements.
• Utilize specialized computer software such as coordinate geometry (COGO), computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and data collection editors.
• Research land ownership and historical records, identifying reliable information sources to determine property boundaries and land corners, including conducting research in county courthouses, city offices, and private engineering or survey firms.
• Review engineering plans and specifications to ensure collected data meets standards required for accurate survey documentation.
• Create detailed survey plats using CADD, performing algebraic and trigonometric calculations needed to close survey configurations and ensure complete, accurate results.
• Inspect survey work for accuracy and compliance, evaluating both completed and ongoing projects to verify that all standards and requirements are met.
• Prepare and review Public Land Corner Certifications in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 114A.11

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• flexible spending
• life insurance
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accrual rollover every year, and 9 paid holidays per year
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, financial)
• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who receive a bona fide job offer, based on eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed