Professional Land Surveyor (PLS I) - Pueblo

About the role

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying including Control Survey, TMOSS (Terrain Modeling Survey System) topography surveys, and Boundary Survey field work.
  • Includes recovery, establishment, and restoration of controlling land corners, property and ROW (Right Of Way) corner evidence, Bench Marks and other existing monuments.
  • Evaluate survey field notes, evidence, and researched information by using mathematics, computer software, and knowledge of laws pertaining to land surveying.
  • Research survey data, establish survey control, field data collection, data interpretation, preparation of plans, legal descriptions, preparation and recording of legal documents, monumentation, and consultant management.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to other survey positions within the region.
  • Determine positions of property lines and corner positions based on field work and examination of boundary data found in deeds, plats, historic Right-Of-Way Plans, design plans, and other sources.
  • Create ROW Plans by drawing, labeling, and annotating ROW lines, property lines, topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads software.
  • Calculate areas of land parcels and easements to be acquired using mathematics and computer software.
  • Stamp and sign ROW Plans and descriptions as required by State Law.
  • Prepare, certify, and file all necessary documents with the appropriate agencies as required by state statute and by the State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
  • Communicate with Project Design Personnel, Right-Of-Way Acquisition Personnel, Surveyors in the Unit.
    • Attend survey unit meetings, Project meetings, FIR (Field Inspection Review), FOR (Final Office Review) and facilitate ROWPR (Right-Of-Way Plan Review) and Pre-Construction Survey meetings.
  • Ask questions, provide input, and support the development of construction plans and ROW plans.
    • Find, catalog, and file existing highway Right-of-Way information and documents.
    • Provide filed ROW information to internal units, specialty units, other public agencies, and the public as requested (CORA).
  • Investigate and communicate the Region’s response, orally or in writing, to external customer requests concerning survey and Right-Of-Way Plan activities.
    • Other job duties as assigned.
• Work Environment
  • Primarily 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
  • Combination office environment and field work at project sites; approximately 75% spent in the office, 25% spent in the field
  • Travel required during work hours throughout the Region for assigned projects, meetings, etc.
  • Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
  • Required to operate CDOT vehicles
  • Required to work in all types of weather
  • Required to work in mountain terrain (altitude), including climbing to some areas
  • Required to work near heavy traffic areas
  • Must be able to lift survey equipment up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
  • Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.