Surveyor

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Surveyor I - $24.80

• Typically, skills for this position are acquired through a combination of work experience and/or education. A preferred candidate would have work experience that would equate to an associate degree from correspondence courses or accredited college. Qualifying experience may include applied math and science, GIS, surveying or drafting, property title and easement documentation along with an aptitude for problem solving.
• No additional certifications, licensure, other credentials or experience is required.

Surveyor II - $29.49

• Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or related field from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related math, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles, and practices.
• This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of survey experience.
• Certification, licensure, or other credentials include: Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern, Montana LSI per 37-67-326, MCA is preferred but other state LSI's are accepted, completion of the Bureau of Land Management Certified Federal Surveyor program or completion of the MDT LSI Surveyor Exam equivalent.
• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Surveyor III - $35.44

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of 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.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required
• Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required. Please attach proof of license to application if applicable.
• Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary.

This position belongs to the MFPE bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.

A valid Montana Driver's License 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, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.