Surveyor II-Billings

State of Montana•Billings, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Surveyor II or Senior Surveyor in the Billings District. The Surveyor II is a journey-level position responsible for advanced technical and professional field survey work. The role serves as party chief for field surveys, reviews surveys to assess the validity of the evidence and methods used and ensure accurate survey information, maintains equipment and inventories, and performs other assigned duties. The position is covered by the Surveyor Career Ladder. Placement is based on work experience, education, and Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certification. The Senior Surveyor alternative plans and performs professional survey work, organizes and oversees straightforward survey projects, signs off on uncomplicated projects, analyzes evidence to determine boundary locations, stakes and documents property boundaries, coordinates survey reviews, performs professional survey calculations and complex drafting, trains field survey crews, and coordinates survey equipment operations and maintenance within the Unit. The Senior Surveyor oversees survey work performed under their Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license. The employer offers health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment; access to low-cost Montana Health Centers for state employees and their families; state retirement and deferred compensation savings opportunities; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; and eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. The Department describes a culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance, and is committed to continuous improvement in employee safety and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Requirements

Surveyor II: Education and experience equivalent to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university; related degrees must include significant coursework in survey-related mathematics, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles, and practices.
Surveyor II: At least 2 years of survey experience.
Surveyor II: Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern, per 37-67-326, MCA.
Senior Surveyor: Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field from an accredited college or university; related degrees must include significant coursework in survey-related mathematics, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles, and practices.
Senior Surveyor: Two years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience.
Senior Surveyor: Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
Submit an online application, resume, transcript, and cover letter. Proof of certifications is optional; applicants are asked to attach proof of license if applicable.
A successful applicant must sign a release authorizing the Department to obtain permanent driving records. Compliance with state vehicle-use rules and MDT policy is a condition of employment, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.
Proof of certifications may be submitted optionally.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced technical and professional field survey work.
Serve as party chief for field surveys.
Review surveys to determine whether the evidence and methods used are valid and to ensure accurate survey information.
Maintain survey equipment and inventories.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For the Senior Surveyor alternative: plan and perform professional survey work; organize and oversee straightforward survey projects; sign off on uncomplicated survey projects; analyze evidence to determine boundary locations; stake and document property boundaries; coordinate survey reviews for quality, consistency, efficiency, and compliance with established standards and policies; perform professional-level survey calculations and complex drafting; train field survey crews; coordinate survey equipment operations and maintenance within the Unit; and oversee all survey work performed under the PLS license.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State retirement plan and additional savings opportunities through deferred compensation
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance