Surveyor 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs. Services include office space assessments, space allocation, planning and design and project management activities; commercial leasing, acquisition and disposal of real estate; transfers of property between state entities; leasing of state buildings and land; appraisal review and valuation; surveyor services; and oversight of eminent domain actions.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Requirements

• Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code
• Valid driver's license
• 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 2, 85562 OR 12 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.
• Engineering Knowledge of 1. Professional surveying; 2. State & federal law, rules & regulations relating to real estate; 3. Public relations.
• Skill in 4. Use & operation of maintenance survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer); 5. Operation of computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., MS Office, CADD).
• Ability to 6. Define problems; collect data; establish facts & draw valid conclusions; 7. Prepare & analyze technical survey data & make necessary mathematical calculations; 8. Calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages; 9. Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; 10. Prepare meaningful concise & accurate reports; 11. Handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials, property owners & contractors; 12. Obtain & maintain valid driver’s license; 13. Maintain accurate records; 14. Process & coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepares legal descriptions for easements, sale, lease or transfer of state-owned land: reviews surveys & plat work involving technical calculations of closures & area; solves technical routine mathematical problems; determines proper methods & procedures for all types of survey work; certifies completed work as registered surveyor; uses word processor, CADD program & other computer tools in production of plats & drawings as required; prepares metes & bounds descriptions for various state leases & easements; checks legal descriptions submitted by various private & public entities; coordinates surveys & legal descriptions through County Engineers, Auditors & Recorders; checks any legal description transferring real estate by legislation; maintains records of all state-owned lands including transfers & other pertinent documentation (e.g., plats, field notes); operates motor vehicle to transport equipment & perform boundary surveys; operates & maintains survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer, automatic level) & other necessary supplies.
• Conducts existing condition surveys & drawing updates; assists in maintaining building records including floor plans, electrical/data plans, furniture plans, & reflected ceiling plans using CADD program.
• Research records (e.g., deeds, titles, property history, maps, old surveys, city plans,) on state level at courthouses throughout state: assists public with requests for information pertinent to this area; aids & assists other state agencies with survey data, boundary disputes & issues associated with land ownership or tenancy; appears in court as an expert witness for state in litigated property disputes; monitors & reviews pending legislation related to real estate.
• Coordinates terms & conditions of real estate transactions & prepares documents for state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees