Professional Land Surveyor

Salary Ranges:
Professional Land Surveyor: $81,926- $100,359. The maximum pay for this position is $118,792.
Senior Professional Land Surveyor: $88,316-$110,395. The maximum pay for this position is $132,474.

Eagle County Government’s Engineering Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Professional Land Surveyor to join our team. This is a single position with the flexibility to hire at either the Professional Land Surveyor or Senior Professional Land Surveyor level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

This position plays a critical role in supporting and leading surveying functions for county infrastructure, development review, and land management efforts. Depending on qualifications, this role may focus on performing and reviewing survey work (Staff level) or serving as the county’s surveying subject matter expert and final authority on complex boundary and land title matters (Senior level). Work includes reviewing subdivision plats, land survey plats, and ALTA Land Title Surveys; conducting boundary and topographic surveys; and preparing or certifying survey deliverables. The position also supports or leads right-of-way and grading permit reviews and provides technical guidance to staff, consultants, and the public.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 3rd, however, the job will be posted until filled.

Housing may be available!

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What You'll Do (Your Impactful Contributions):

• Unearth crucial information from maps, historical data, and records. Conduct in-depth deed and land record research, tracing titles and navigating BLM records, local monuments, and archives to resolve complex boundary questions.
• Review subdivision plats, land survey plats, and ALTA Surveys for accuracy and compliance. Analyze property boundaries for infrastructure projects. Compile survey computations, process field data into topographic/design surveys, and prepare/stamp official survey drawings and as-builts.
• Provide precise construction staking.
• Drive Projects Forward: Develop proposals for survey efforts and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Uphold Standards: Review Right-of-Way and Grading Permits, ensuring development aligns with county regulations.
• Be a Valued Team & Community Member: Champion safety, embody Eagle County's mission and values, and contribute to team success with other assigned duties.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Surveyor):

• Six (6) years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Licensure in the State of Colorado.

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Minimum Qualifications (Senior Land Surveyor):

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor, including a least three (3) years of experience that must include project management, leading survey crews, or acting in a lead technical role

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Licensure in the State of Colorado.

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Preferred Education/Experience (Both Levels):

• Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering.

• Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) credential.

• Advanced training in legal aspects of surveying, GIS, or water rights.

• Experience working within municipal or county government.

• Proficiency with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Professional Land Surveyor- Job description here

Senior Professional Land Surveyor- Job description here

Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. ‘Your Career will Soar with Eagle County’. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All. 
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement. 
• Future-focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Great benefits! See the details

• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employees only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave 
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings) 
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

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