Land Surveyor I, II, or III-Waco HQ at Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Waco District

Ready to set the benchmark on Texas transportation infrastructure and put your mark on the map? TxDOT’s Waco District is looking for a detail-driven, field-tested Land Surveyor I, II, or III to join our dynamic Advanced Project Development team in Waco, TX. Your precision in boundary and topographic surveys will directly support the planning and development of critical transportation infrastructure in the Waco District. If you’re looking to showcase your talents, lead a diverse team, appreciate top of the line equipment and technology, enjoy solving unique challenges, and aspire to set the standard for others to aim to achieve.  Please apply today! Help us shape the future of transportation in the Lone Star State!
 

Salary/ Grade Plan: 
Land Surveyor I: B21:  $54,278 - $87,046 / yearly
Land Surveyor II: B23:  $61,184 - $99,658 / yearly
Land Surveyor III: B25: $69,572- 114,099 / yearly
 

Work Location:
Waco District HQ
100 South Loop Dr, Waco TX 76704

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
 

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Land Surveyor 1 & 2

Leads multiple Department survey parties or oversees contracted survey parties for the purpose of determining boundaries and topography of real property or oversees the compilation, update and maintenance of real property maps; provides analysis and technical assistance, support, coordination and advice for the development, implementation and maintenance of land surveying-related information technology/systems (ITS/IS) and applications to include global positioning and geographic information systems (GPS/GIS). Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Land Surveyor 3: in addition to the above

Leads multiple Department survey parties and oversees contracted survey parties in a district for the purpose of determining boundaries and topography of real property. Oversees the compilation, update and maintenance of real property maps; provides analysis and technical assistance, support, coordination and advice for the development, implementation and maintenance of land surveying-related information technology/systems (IT/IS) and applications to include global positioning and geographic information systems (GPS/GIS). Serves as project lead. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Land Surveyor I

• Analyzes field notes to resolve land boundary conflicts.
• Conveys information to surveying consultants.
• Coordinates surveying consultant's contracts and work authorizations
• Monitors survey parties and plans future jobs.
• Performs Global Positioning System (GPS), design and/or construction surveying.
• Trains and instructs other survey personnel.
• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Land Surveyor II: in addition to the above

• Coordinates, prioritizes and directs the work of the district survey staff (state and contracted forces).
• Provides guidance for staff pursuing SIT and RPLS registration
• Provides technical guidance to district personnel for surveying related inquiries.
• Reviews completed surveys to ensure accuracy and adherence to required specifications.
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Originates, signs and seals property descriptions and oversees setting of monument property corners.

Land Surveyor III: in addition to the above

• Develops guidelines, procedures and policies for district surveying activities
• Plans, schedules and oversees surveys utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
• Reviews district and consultant survey procedures for compliance with department, state and federal standards.
• Serves as liaison between TxDOT management, design staff and department or consultant survey crews.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. 

Land Surveyor I

Experience: 3 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Land Surveyor II

Experience: 4 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Land Surveyor III

Experience: 5 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)*

*Must be registered by the State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS). Land Surveyors registered in another state, but not currently registered in the State of Texas, must meet the registration requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, regulating the practice of land surveying. If application is filed after January 1, 2003, have earned a bachelor´s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that included at least 32 semester hours in a combination of courses acceptable to the board in: civil engineering; land surveying; mathematics; photogrammetry; forestry; land law; or the physical sciences.

Competencies:

 Land Surveyor I

• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable boundary laws, rules and regulations
• Legal research methods
• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using GPS equipment and software

 

Land Surveyor II: in addition to the above

•  Computer-aided drafting and design systems
•  GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Higher mathematics
• Automated survey systems
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Land Surveyor III: in addition to the above

• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

•  Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
 

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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