What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Surveyor 2 position at State of Alaska?
What You Will Be Doing
The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening in the Geodetic Unit for a Land Surveyor II. We are looking for applicants who have a good attitude, are experienced at building consensus and working with teams, and have a desire to create and administer the Alaska Real-Time GNSS Network.
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 development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Direction and Operational Control: Establish and manage both short- and long-term goals, ensuring the ACORN network meets its mission through effective program development and personnel management.
- Collaboration with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with organizations like the Alaska Earthquake Center, AK DOT&PF, EarthScope, NOAA National Geodetic Survey, and the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute to support their operational and scientific objectives.
- Contract and Resource Management: Oversee the creation, negotiation, and management of significant contracts, allocate resources, and manage project schedules to achieve desired outcomes.
- Development and Implementation of Standards: Develop and implement standards and procedures for the Alaska Real-Time Control Network, ensuring alignment with national standards and providing training and outreach to foster user engagement.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and develop relationships with other CORS managers and users, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 14 Professional Land Surveyors, dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently discussed collaboratively 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 40-hour work week with a flexible schedule.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position has a large cubical area and is located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage. 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.
This position requires travel within the State of Alaska. The incumbent will have the flexibility to schedule travel around their personal schedule.
The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:
- Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
- Technical experience and understanding of datums, transformations, and geodesy.
- Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, and other common survey software and stated desire to learn new software and internet protocols.
- Demonstrate communication, training, and technical writing skills that show courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others. This may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Be sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Works with minimal supervision; self-starter; identifies and sets realistic goals.
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Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Alaska AND one year experience as a registered Land Surveyor.
Special Note:
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Alaska is required for appointment to this job class. Applicants registered in another state may apply, but appointment is conditional upon receiving Alaskan registration as a Professional Land Surveyor. Registration may be allowed without examination to applicants holding registration in another state with similar requirements.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- Driver’s license.
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.
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.
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
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Gwen Gervelis
Title: Chief Surveyor
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
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- 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
