Surveyor 1

If you are meticulous and eager to take on a more demanding role in your professional journey, the Department of Transportation, Engineering District 10-0 has an exciting opportunity that may be perfect for you. We are currently looking for a Surveyor 1 to join our dynamic team, where your skills will play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of our transportation projects. By applying today, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on our initiatives, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of precision. We value individuals who are dedicated to upholding safety protocols and regulations, not only for the benefit of our crew but also for the public we serve. If you are ready to take this next step in your career, we encourage you to submit your application now and become a vital part of our mission.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Chief of Surveys in a variety of tasks. You will review and schedule work assignments for field survey crews. You will handle survey requests from various district units that require assistance, conducting thorough research on existing records and as-built plans to collect the necessary survey data. You will decide appropriate staffing requirements for each survey project and delegate tasks to a Survey Technician Supervisor accordingly. After the completion of the surveys, you will review the collected data to ensure its accuracy and reliability. Furthermore, you will keep track of the progress of survey requests and monitor the daily operations of the survey crews, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and policies that protect both the crew members and the public. In addition to these duties, you will develop Open Roads alignments for internal projects, collaborate with Project Managers to create property mosaics, and assist in the review of Line and Grade and Typical Section (LGTS) as well as Right of Way plans generated by internal teams.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana.
• This position may require travel and overtime as needed.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Surveyor Technician Supervisor; or
• Five years of responsible surveying work, including one year as a chief of party of a wide variety of surveying assignments; and graduation from high school. An Associate Degree in surveying or engineering technology may be substituted for one year of non-specialized experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a registered surveyor's license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, or possession of a registered surveyor's license obtained in another public jurisdiction under requirements which are at least equal to those of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.