Washington State ESD
Division Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor 3 (LS3)
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Division Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor 3 (LS3)
Recruitment #2025-7-7218
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Location: Tumwater, WA
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly
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Licensed Professional Land Surveyor , you will join a team of Land Surveyors and survey technicians in the State Land Survey Program, which performs cadastral retracements on Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-managed forest lands, establishes boundaries for Natural Areas, and conducts other specialized mapping throughout the State. Responsibilities: Directing land survey crews and leading them in researching survey and title information; recovering and maintaining original GLO corners; re-establishing lost GLO corners; establishing state property corners and lines in support of DNR land management activities; producing preliminary and final survey maps and legal descriptions; filing records of surveys and land corner records; producing topographic and other specialized mapping deliverables. Work proactively with program, division, and region staff to construct an action plan for land survey projects based upon program needs and agency priorities. Responsible for reconciling conflicting or ambiguous survey data, prioritizing work for multiple programs that are competing for finite resources for survey time. Responsible for configuring, assigning, and tracking work for four (4) employees. Required Qualifications: Registration as a professional land surveyor by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS). Experience with land surveying and mapping principles, procedures and practices, statutes, court decisions, and other laws pertaining to locating and dividing land; professional standards of land surveying, trigonometry, mapping, and drafting. Experience preparing and analyzing land and title records. Experience with modern survey instruments, GNSS receivers, and data collection software. Supervisory experience. Experience using CAD with land survey extensions such as Carlson Survey. Strong communication skills. Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed. DNR Core Competencies:
Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: Work Setting: The position is in “responsible charge” of two field land survey crews, consisting of two staff members each, with a primary emphasis in Cadastral retracement, consisting of approximately 75% of time spent in the office and 25% in the field. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel for meetings. Incumbent must possess and maintain an active Washington State Professional Land Surveyor’s License A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Desired Qualifications: Five years of land boundary surveying experience after registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, three years of which must be in BLM/General Land Office retracement and re-establishment land survey work. Knowledge of basic land development principles. Knowledge of the Washington Plane Coordinate System. Knowledge of Star*net or other traverse adjustment software. Knowledge of ESRI GIS software. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.
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Licensed Professional Land Surveyor , you will join a team of Land Surveyors and survey technicians in the State Land Survey Program, which performs cadastral retracements on Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-managed forest lands, establishes boundaries for Natural Areas, and conducts other specialized mapping throughout the State. Responsibilities: Directing land survey crews and leading them in researching survey and title information; recovering and maintaining original GLO corners; re-establishing lost GLO corners; establishing state property corners and lines in support of DNR land management activities; producing preliminary and final survey maps and legal descriptions; filing records of surveys and land corner records; producing topographic and other specialized mapping deliverables. Work proactively with program, division, and region staff to construct an action plan for land survey projects based upon program needs and agency priorities. Responsible for reconciling conflicting or ambiguous survey data, prioritizing work for multiple programs that are competing for finite resources for survey time. Responsible for configuring, assigning, and tracking work for four (4) employees. Required Qualifications: Registration as a professional land surveyor by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS). Experience with land surveying and mapping principles, procedures and practices, statutes, court decisions, and other laws pertaining to locating and dividing land; professional standards of land surveying, trigonometry, mapping, and drafting. Experience preparing and analyzing land and title records. Experience with modern survey instruments, GNSS receivers, and data collection software. Supervisory experience. Experience using CAD with land survey extensions such as Carlson Survey. Strong communication skills. Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed. DNR Core Competencies:
Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: Work Setting: The position is in “responsible charge” of two field land survey crews, consisting of two staff members each, with a primary emphasis in Cadastral retracement, consisting of approximately 75% of time spent in the office and 25% in the field. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel for meetings. Incumbent must possess and maintain an active Washington State Professional Land Surveyor’s License A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Desired Qualifications: Five years of land boundary surveying experience after registration as a Professional Land Surveyor, three years of which must be in BLM/General Land Office retracement and re-establishment land survey work. Knowledge of basic land development principles. Knowledge of the Washington Plane Coordinate System. Knowledge of Star*net or other traverse adjustment software. Knowledge of ESRI GIS software. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.
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