Land Survey Tech II or III, (Engineering Physical Science Tech II or III) - Grand Junction, CO

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Land Survey Tech II or III, (Engineering Physical Science Tech II or III) - Grand Junction, CO

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Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

HAA-50003538-01/24

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

CDOT Region 3

Opening Date

01/08/2024

Closing Date

6/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

222 South 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Description

Benefits

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Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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.

One position will be filled at either the Engineering Physical Science Tech II or III level.

Salary Ranges:

Suvey Tech II (Engineering Physical Science Tech II) - $62, 568 - $68,820 annually

Survey Tech III (Engineering Physical Science Tech III) - $65,700 - $78,828 annually

This position is 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.

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), youll 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 our careers 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 excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

CDOT for All

CDOTs 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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Description of Job

About the Work Unit

This position works in the Right of Way Unit in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 in Grand Junction, CO. 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 Survey Tech II or III provides support (field and office) to Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) I and II team members. Depending on the level, Survey Tech II or III, duties may include, but are not limited to, setting up and operating survey equipment and software files for project control; conducting field investigations for locating land and property corner evidence and topographic Surveys in TMOSS format; processing data collected in the field and preparing maps, plans and documents based on field information; collecting and processing of aerial or ground-based Lidar and photogrammetry data for topographic mapping of existing conditions using conventional and GPS Surveying equipment and software and assisting in the drafting of ROW plans and initial compilation of real property descriptions under the direction of one or more licensed Professional Land Surveyors.

Your duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the duties listed below, depending upon the level, Survey Tech II or III:

Assists PLS I and PLS II team members by setting up and operating Survey instruments including robotic total stations, data collectors, global positioning system (GPS) equipment and digital levels.

Trains less experienced staff on the operation of equipment.

Collects topographic data for the preparation of topographical maps of highway lands and properties.

Assists the PLS in performing or performs research, calculations, and analysis of boundaries, plats, subdivisions parcels, easements and ROW plans.

Gathers ownership data from CDOT, Federal, County, Municipal and court records.

Determines impacted ownerships, reviews title work and examines ownerships and encumbrances to ascertain whether documents are missing and which documents affect the ownerships.

Identifies, reviews, and measures ownership evidence in the field to assist in the location of property lines.

Understands and assists PLS I with survey datums and projections and utilizes that information in the field to obtain survey data tied to a control network.

Checks Survey instruments on National Geodetic Survey (NGS) calibration base lines (CBL).

Checks and upgrades software for data collection equipment, assures equipment is kept clean and in good working order.

Assures the reliability of field data by checking for errors in equipment settings, data transmission and data collection.

Understands various data transmission formats and settings between computer software and data collectors, robotic total stations, and GPS radios to ensure that data is downloaded correctly.

Operates equipment to establish project control following the CDOT Survey Manual requirements pertaining to the setting of project control monuments.

Uses and operates GPS receivers for OPUS observations/solutions and GPS static observations.

Uploads files into the online NGS database and Trimble Business Center.

Learns to operate/operates computer software, including MicroStation, InRoads / OpenRoads and Trimble Business Center to view and inspect Survey data; create topography (TMOSS) deliverables for roadway designers; draft plans, control diagrams, monument records, exhibits, maps and sketches and calculate search data points for boundary location.

Learns to use/uses InRoads / OpenRoads for the creation of parcel base maps, control diagrams, monument records and other documents as required by CDOT specifications.

Assists with the preparation of ROW plans in accordance with the Colorado Department of Transportation Survey Manual, ROW Manual and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the "State Board" (Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors).

Prepares documents based on interpretation of historic ROW drawings and the records from CDOT, County, Municipal, and other public and private agencies.

Assists the Professional Land Surveyor by proof reading property descriptions for parcels of land that will be encumbered by an easement or will need to be acquired in fee for projects.

Plots property descriptions from deeds to check the accuracy of descriptions.

Assembles office projects and reviews project work.

Assists Professional Land Surveyors in the collecting and processing of aerial or ground-based Lidar and photogrammetry data for topographic mapping of existing conditions. When combined with conventionally collected Survey data, it will be used as the base map for the existing topographic digital terrain model. Incorporate the existing conditions model into the ROW plans for analysis of boundary evidence and occupation lines.

Provides ROW information to CDOT employees and the public.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Primarily 7:00 am 5:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday (flexible schedule may be available)

Approximately 60% spent in the field, 40% spent in the office

Travel required during work hours to project sites

Occasional overnight travel

Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Survey Tech II (Engineering Physical Science Tech II)

A high school diploma or GED certificate.

AND

Five (5) years of experience providing land survey assistance to licensed professional engineers or professional land surveyors.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of coursework from an accredited college, university or non-correspondence college or university in a field closely related to the Major Job Duties may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. If using this substitution you must submit a transcript with your on-line application.

Survey Tech III (Engineering Physical Science Tech III)

A high school diploma or GED certificate.

AND

Six (6) years of experience providing land survey assistance to licensed professional engineers or professional land surveyors.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of coursework from an accredited college, university or non-correspondence college or university in a field closely related to the Major Job Duties may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. If using this substitution you must submit a transcript with your on-line application.

NOTE: If using the education substitution, a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Survey Technician with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Survey Technician with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

Proficiency in the use of current survey equipment, software, and technology;

Experience interpreting survey data and technical information;

Familiarity in reading and interpreting right-of-way plans and engineering project plans;

Familiarity/experience with TMOSS data collection conventions;

Experience preparing maps, plans and documents based on field information;

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 work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made, and commitments;

Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization;

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;

Strong mathematical skills;

Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret numerical and written data;

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;

Passion for safety;

Research skills;

Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;

Experience using GPS equipment;

Experience using, or open to learning Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) equipment and software and/or ground-based Lidar;

Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, Bentley MicroStation and InRoads/OpenRoads, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Survey equipment, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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.)

If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Please submit this 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, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.

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 departments 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, veterans 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 atLynnR.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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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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Please describe your experience providing land survey assistance to licensed professional engineers or professional land surveyors. Provide the names of employers where you performed these responsibilities, the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo/yr) and the number of hours per week. Please do not write, "See Resume"

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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

I have not attached a transcript because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

I am using education to qualify and have attached my transcript to my online application.

I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us within 5 business days of the date that I submitted my application announcement.

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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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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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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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