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State of Colorado Professional Land Surveyor I - Grand Junction, CO in Grand Junction, Colorado
Professional Land Surveyor I - Grand Junction, CO
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Professional Land Surveyor I - Grand Junction, CO
Salary
$85,260.00 - $95,100.00 Annually
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA 50004600-06/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
06/06/2024
Closing Date
12/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
222 S. 6th St. Grand Junction, CO 81501
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Lynn Livingston LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us 303-757-9110
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open to Colorado residents and non-residents applicants, who possess a current valid Colorado Professional Land Surveyor License.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.
This position is covered/not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
This position is located in beautiful Grand Junction, CO, which is a city of approximately 63,000 people located in Colorado's Western Slope region. No matter what you like to do, there is something for you in and around Grand Junction - the Colorado National Monument, hiking, biking, hunting, skiing, fruit/vegetable stands, wine country, breweries, two hours from Moab, UT and so much more. For more information go to:http://gjcity.org/orhttps://www.visitgrandjunction.com/things-to-do
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellentbenefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go tohttps://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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Description of Job
About the Unit:
The Professional Land Surveyor works in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 Right of Way Unit. Region 3 encompasses 15 counties in Western Colorado.
The Unit researches, appraises, acquires, oversees and surveys real estate (property), known Highway Right of Way (ROW) and Engineering and Maintenance facilities by 1) creating ROW plans, plats and property descriptions, 2) researching and developing property title history, 3) negotiating with property owners to acquire property and relocate occupants, 4) overseeing the property after acquisition, 5) appraising those real estate rights to conclude relevant opinions of value in compliance with applicable statutory requirements and guidelines and 6) responding to the needs of the public relative to this work unit.
About the Position:
The Professional Land Surveyor I is In “responsible charge” of the creation of plans (drawings) showing State Highway ROW, boundaries and dimensions of property parcels and easements. The position creates legal descriptions and calculates the area of parcels and easements to be acquired or sold, and provides plans and information regarding State Highway ROW to Department of Transportation employees and the public.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries.
Evaluate survey field notes, evidence and researched information by using mathematics, computer software and knowledge of laws pertaining to land surveying.
Restore and upgrade land survey corners to State and Federal standards.
Prepare, stamp, and file plats, monument records, documents as required by State Law, and setting of final ROW monumentation.
Create ROW plans by drawing, labeling and annotating ROW lines, property lines, highway centerlines, topography and other features using a computer aided drafting package.
Calculate areas of land parcels and easements to be acquired or sold using mathematics and computer software.
Create legal descriptions of those parcels and easements from research and computations.
Stamp and sign ROW plans as required by State Law.
Gather information about location and ownership of existing State Highway ROW and adjoining property by researching survey plats, ROW plans, county records, title commitments and field notes of governmental agencies.
Provide ROW plans and information to CDOT employees and the public.
Train field crews in the use of surveying equipment and proper techniques for collecting and analyzing data.
Provide guidance and oversight of less experienced team members to teach proper survey methods and assist them with applying state laws to all facets of the ROW plan process.
Abide by all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Attend and complete all required safety training.
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Primarily 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM work hours, Monday-Thursday, and off on Friday
Approximately 15% spent in the field, 85% spent in the office
Travel required during work hours throughout the Western slope to project meetings, field inspections and trainings
Occasional overnight travel throughout Colorado
Required to perform field investigations over variable terrain and to work in proximity to heavy traffic
Required to operate CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from theColoradoState Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced Professional Land Surveyor and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Land Surveying and right of way plans preparation;
Experience in plan review and current survey technologies, such as GPS, CAD, Trimble Business Center, Trimble survey equipment;
Familiarity with NGS Website for researching control;
Ability to train and oversee survey and support staff;
Knowledge of the CDOT Survey Manual and CDOT ROW Manual;
Experience with, or interest in learning how to utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for aerial photographs and LIDAR;
Experience with survey monuments set by private land surveyors and Public Land Surveying System (PLSS) monuments set by the Federal Government;
Experience researching ownership history and other necessary documents related to surveys;
Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Passion for safety;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
Fluency in, or the ability to quickly learn software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, ProjectWise, MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to
Lynn Livingston at LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us or call 303-757-9110 .
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Current, valid licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors is required for this position. Please provide your Colorado PLS license number in the space below.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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A resume is required for your application to be complete (instructions are provided in the Supplemental Information section of this job announcement). Have you attached this document to your application? Only information submitted prior to the closing date can be considered.
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference
N/A - I am not a veteran
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
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