LAND SURVEYOR TECHNICIAN II

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Right of Way

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

LAND SURVEYOR TECHNICIAN II

Position #20245

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

37.5 Hours per Week

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Right of Way, has a full-time vacancy for a Land Surveyor Tech II.

SUMMARY:
Performs semi-professional surveying functions under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor related to the planning, project development and/or maintenance of transportation structures and facilities, and to provide right-of-way information in response to inquiries.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in land surveying, civil technologies, forestry, engineering, geography, or a related field.
Experience: Four years of experience in land surveying, engineering, mapping, right-of-way research, or related field.

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Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in land surveying, civil technologies, forestry, engineering, geography, or related field.
Experience: Six years of experience in land surveying, engineering, mapping, right-of-way research, or related field.

License/Certification : Must possess a valid New Hampshire driver's license or have access to transportation. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. Must possess a Surveyor in Training Certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
Independently researches and prepares reports to provide documentation attesting to the legal width, location and ownership of State highways. Analyses legal descriptions in title documents to produce plans showing highway rights-of way and property lines and easement locations using CAD/D and survey software.

Research historical road layouts, Commissioner's Returns of Layouts and right-of-way plans to define limits of existing right-of-way for state projects and outside requests.

Develops right-of-way plans documenting this research.

Checks new right-of-way plans prepared by others for the correctness of their depiction of existing right-of-way lines and information.

Independently develops an exhibit sketch for each property in condemnation proceedings to fulfill a statute requirement and for recording by a licensed land surveyor at the Registry of Deeds.

Conducts field inspections and surveys as required.

Develops existing right-of-way line drawing for new highway and bridge projects using legacy alignments, right-of-way research and other sources, and develops survey request for supplemental detail as needed.

Checks existing right-of-way text drawings with land ownership information, highway labeling, abstracting notes and right-of-way source notes.

Approves deeds prepared by others in the bureau for correctness and accuracy, may be required to supervise and train new employees as well as interns.

Develops legacy alignments for approval by the Department's License Land Surveyor. Prepares Registry Plans under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor in accordance with NH Plat law, RSA 478:1a.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Jason Pohopek, Hiring Manager, at (603) 271-8251 or Bureau50@dot.nh.gov

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964