Surveyor

State of Montana•Butte, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Surveyor in the Butte District. Preference is to hire an individual at the Surveyor II or Senior Surveyor level. The journey level position is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned. The entry level position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties include\: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies. Mostly day travel throughout the Butte District, overnight is rare. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Shirley Cortright at [email protected]

Requirements

Surveyor I ($25.80) · Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices.
Surveyor II ($30.49) · Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices · This position requires a minimum of 2 years of survey experience. · Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern, per 37-67-326, MCA.
Senior Surveyor ($37.27) · Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles, and practices. · Two years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required. · Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required.
Driver’s record will be verified.
Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference is placed on qualifications for a Surveyor III (PLS) or qualifications for Surveyor II with a Montana Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certificate; qualifications for Surveyor I may also be considered.

Responsibilities

performing advanced technical and professional field survey work
serving as party chief for field surveys
reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information
maintaining equipment and inventories
performing other duties as assigned
making measurements
collecting and recording survey data
operating survey equipment
setting stakes/monuments
researching records
recovering survey evidence
making rudimentary survey calculations
drafting at an entry level
maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer