What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Survey Specialist 2 / Land Surveyor 1 position at State of Alaska?

Are you ready to join one of Alaska’s top Land Survey teams?

What You Will Be Doing

The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening for a Land Survey Specialist 2 / Land Surveyor 1. We are looking for applicants who have a good attitude, strong collaboration skills, and are motivated to excel as part of a team of dedicated surveyors working for the people of Alaska. Our section values a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a strong commitment to high-quality work. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with a supportive team approach, ensuring that employees have both the resources and flexibility to succeed in their roles. If this interests you, please apply for this position.

Mission and Culture

The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.”

The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. Boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, and the development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.

Core Responsibilities

In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide professional surveying services for the Department of Natural Resources, Survey Section’s Subdivision Unit.

This position provides support for the Subdivision Survey team within the Land Subdivision, Contracting and Consulting Unit. This team helps identify projects, designs site plans, writes survey instructions, and creates contracts for the surveying of new subdivisions to support the DNR Land Sales program.

In addition, this position acts as the subject matter expert on section line easements and assists with the easement vacation process and Unorganized Borough replats. They also support other Sections of the Division and other departments or state agencies with survey related activities. Examples included writing legal descriptions, performing area computations for lease agreements, identifying the location of easements, and assisting non-survey staff to understand survey requirements. Working knowledge of Geographic Information System databases and AutoCAD are a must for this position.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff including 14 Professional Land Surveyors who are dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently collaboratively discussed so that decisions are well reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors’ staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement.

Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.

The position has a 37.5 hour work week with a flexible schedule.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a west facing window cubicle. The DNR Survey Section’s culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on people’s strengths and continued professional development.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:

Technical experience performing boundary surveys, subdividing land, preparing plans of survey, writing Survey Instructions, and estimating survey costs is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of various local Platting Authority requirements, including regulations and ordinances regarding subdivision of land, zoning restrictions, subdivision development standards, and road design and construction standards.
Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, and other common survey software.
Demonstrate communication and technical writing skills showing courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

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Minimum Qualifications

Land Survey Specialist 2 – $2940.00

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes 15 semester hours/23 quarter hours in survey related courses such as higher-level Mathematics (e.g., analytic geometry, plane geometry, plane trigonometry, or mathematics for land surveying), Surveying Fundamentals (e.g., plane surveying, survey adjustments, subdivision design, technical writing for surveying, or geodetic surveying), and/or Surveying Technologies (e.g., Global Positioning System, photogrammetry, Geographic Information System, or Computer Aided Design) AND one year of survey experience at the professional level. The required experience includes work such as a Land Survey Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
An associate's degree in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Drafting and Design Engineering, or a similar field AND three years of practical, progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professional-level.
OR
Five years of practical, progressively responsible survey experience of which at least one year is at a professional-level.
OR
Any combination of education in Surveying Technology or an Engineering Technology such as Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Drafting and Design Engineering, or a similar field from an accredited college and experience as part of a field survey crew (e.g., operating survey instruments, preparing mathematical calculations, locating traverse points and temporary bench marks, checking survey calculations, or similar duties) or other work requiring the ability to use and operate survey equipment or read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, maps, and survey descriptions equal to five years, of which at least one year is at a professional-level.

Special Note:
The term "professional-level" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive in nature. While the Land Survey Specialist, Land Surveyor, and Land Survey Manager job class series all describe "professional-level" work, only the latter two class series describe work that requires registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Land Surveyor 1 – $3144.75

Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(c). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At the time of application, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

Cover letter – see instructions below.

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

Three professional references.

SPECIAL NOTICES

This position requires an incumbent who is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or is in the process of becoming licensed.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required for this position. It should be two to three paragraphs in length (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience as it relates to the desired knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online; if you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number below.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Flexible Staffing

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Gwen Gervelis, PLS

Chief of Surveys

Phone: 907-269-8516

Email: gwen.gervelis@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
  - AVTEC
  - Confidential
  - Correctional Officers
  - Marine Engineers
  - Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  - Supervisory
  - Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
  - Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
  - General Government
  - Labor, Trades and Crafts
  - Public Safety Employees Association
  - Masters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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