Senior Surveyor

City of Thornton • Thornton, CO

161d

About The Position

We are looking for an easygoing and dependable person to join our small team to do this very important work. Knowledge of autoCAD Civil 3D is a must as it is used daily. The position offers a flex schedule and opportunities to work remotely. Another good thing to note is that the position is approximately 30% field and 70% office. Time in the office is spent reviewing subdivision plats, annexation and zoning maps, legal descriptions, etc. and preparing legal descriptions and exhibits. Time in the field is spent monitoring survey control on the various ponds within the city, topographic surveys for Traffic and other tasks as needed. If this sounds like a good combination to you then we hope you will apply!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years or more of progressive land surveying experience.
• A Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) licensure issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors is required.
• A Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS) in the State of Colorado preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates as a one-person surveyor and sometimes leads a surveying crew in conducting field surveys.
• Provides professional level maps, plats and exhibit drawings.
• Assists with electronic and manual review of maps, plats, development projects, legal descriptions, and related documents for compliance with city and state requirements.
• Researches, calculates and writes legal descriptions for rights-of-way, legal boundaries, annexations, and easements.
• Prepares maps, plats, and exhibit drawings.
• Performs ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic design surveys, and boundary and other land surveys.
• Measures and records angles, distances, elevations, and locations using standard and computerized surveying equipment.
• Sets survey monuments and stakes out construction plans.
• Gathers field information and assists in maintaining the city's Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Archives maps, drawings, and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flex schedule
• Opportunities to work remotely

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED