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Survey Party Chief

Salary

51,750.40 - $78,624.00 Annually

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01922

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date

1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Jeremy Harris - Jeremy.Harris@iowadot.us

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Job Description

The mission of the Iowa DOT is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. We need talented, passionate people working together to make this happen. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the IDOT's Core Values : Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception

Shift : Days, Monday through Thursday, 7 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM

Travel : In-state overnight travel sometimes required.

License : Driver's License Required.

This survey party chief position leads an engineering survey crew for the Design Bureau. This position is responsible for obtaining survey information needed to develop highway improvement projects on the primary road and interstate systems. The survey party chief performs technical engineering survey work and directs the activities of an engineering survey crew and is responsible for submitting survey files and drawings. This position requires skills and knowledge in engineering field survey procedures and electronic data collection techniques. Typical responsibilities include acting as a lead worker in the coordination of the work activities of crew members, directing the training of field personnel, assisting in the preparation of employee performance evaluation reports, performing survey computations, locating drainage boundaries, as well as collecting, formatting, editing electronic field data and developing 2d and 3d CADD models. This position requires excellent communication skills, ability to train others in survey techniques, knowledge of surveying field software and data collectors, and performing electronic data collection, CADD mapping and global positioning survey applications.

Preferred experience

6 months experience in developing 2d and 3d CADD models.

6 months experience in practice of GNSS survey.

Prior use of various traditional survey equipment

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work outdoors year around in all weather conditions.

Post offer, pre-employment physical.

What we offer YOU :

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be foundhere (https : / / das.iowa.gov / media / 4378 / download?inline=) .

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

Optional 401A plan with employer contributions

Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https : / / das.iowa.gov / human-resources / employee-and-retiree-benefits / employees) !

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO) Officer at : aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation such as : interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The equivalent of four years of full-time engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments;

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of thirty semester hours of college, university, or technical school course work in civil engineering, construction engineering, or photogrammetry for one year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years;

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time experience as an Assistant Survey Party Chief.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https : / / das.iowa.gov / sites / default / files / hr / documents / class_and_pay / JobClassDescriptions / SurveyPartyChief-04326.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained in order to continue employment.

If a CDL is not required, all positions are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License.

In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.

Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Employees must be able to travel and may be required to stay away from home overnight during assignments.

Employees in designated positions must be able to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness :

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning :

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https : / / ipers.org / members) .

Paid Time Off :

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

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How many years do you have of full-time engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments?

Not applicable - I do not have any engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

Less than one year of engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

One year to less than two years of engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

Two years to less than three years of engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

Three years to less than four years of engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

Four years or more of engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments

How many years do you have of college, university, or technical school course work in civil engineering, construction engineering, or photogrammetry AND / OR full-time engineering survey experience which included the operation of electronic and mechanical survey instruments? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

I do not have any of the education and / or experience

Less than two years of the education and / or experience

Two years to less than four years of the education and / or experience

Four years or more of the education and / or experience

Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months do you have of full-time work in the classification of Assistant Survey Party Chief for the State of Iowa?

I am not a current State of Iowa employee

Less than six months in the classification of Assistant Survey Party Chief.for the State of Iowa

Six months to less than 12 months in the classification of Assistant Survey Party Chief.for the State of Iowa

12 months or more in the classification of Assistant Survey Party Chief.for the State of Iowa

I am a current State of Iowa employee but have not spent any time in the classification of Assistant Survey Party Chief.for the State of Iowa

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State of Iowa

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645 Iowa Department of Transportation

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Ames, Iowa, 50010

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