Project Surveyor - Right of Way Engineering (State Employees Only)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

10d•$6,717 - $10,414•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Engineering Automation Section is recruiting for a project surveyor to join their team. This role will support and promote the Delivery & Operations Division’s standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents. The agency provides a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. They encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. This position is for current State of Oregon employees only.

Requirements

A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license.
Must be a current State of Oregon employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position.
Valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Experience delivering opinions, training and presentations on property rights issues.
Experience using personal computers and computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software.
Experience writing and reviewing right of way centerline property descriptions and sketch maps.
Experience determining property rights through research, evaluation and analysis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with agency staff in response to work requests to determine limits of work, type and detail of maps and/or exhibits, expected budget and delivery dates.
Make determinations regarding the width and/or alignment of the existing right of way.
Advise other ODOT offices, state and federal agencies, local governments and the public regarding the location and extent of existing property rights.
Train consultants and region staff on division standards and expectations for right of way mapping and legal descriptions for conveyance documents.
Coordinate the work activities required to prepare complex right of way and real property surveys and acquisitions.
Ensure descriptions of real property legally convey the desired right and title to the state, local or public agency or private party.
Review requests for an indenture of access rights or a grant of access rights.
Prepare and oversee right of way engineering work products.
Ensure right of way drawings conform to division standards, comply with state laws and recognized professional practices for land surveying and mapping.
Prepare drawings and legal property descriptions.
Maintain full and accurate right of way records.
Serve as a technical resource and provide program support for right of way engineering.
Establish and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships with all contacts.