LAND SURVEYOR TECHNICIAN I

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

SUMMARY : Performs surveying support functions under the supervision of the licensed land surveyor related to the planning, project development and/or maintenance of transportation facilities, and provides 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/Experience : Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience in land surveying, civil technologies, forestry, engineering, geography or related field.

License/Certification : Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements: Applicant’s MVR must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in land surveying, engineering, mapping, right-of-way research or related field.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Maps approximate property boundaries, Right-of-Ways and easements for State highway projects.

Researches and provides documents attesting to the legal width, location and ownership of State highways for land surveyors, attorneys and general public.

Identifies information discrepancies and conflicts for right-of-way disputes and encroachments involving State highways.

Uses current field survey data and boundary locations for development of record Right-of-Way legacy alignments. Reviews survey field notes and as-built plans to define control of survey.

Research historical road layouts, Commissioner’s Returns of Layout and Right-of-Way plans to define the limits of the existing right-of-way.

Computes and adjusts survey and construction alignments for the use in right-of-way projects.

Analyzes legal descriptions in deeds to produce a detailed plan of existing property boundaries, easements and highway right-of-way using CAD/D software.

Reviews draft deeds prepared by others for correctness and accuracy.

Evaluates conflicting or vague data.

Reconciles information from physical evidence, landowners and historical records.

Provides right-of-way records, As-Built plans and recorded boundary plans for survey crew use in locating existing boundary monuments.

Develops plans for each parcel in condemnation proceedings for recording at the county registry of deeds to fulfill a statutory requirement. May be required to prepare right of way registry plans.

DISCLAIMERS:

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 job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

For further information please contact Eric Sargent, Administrator, at (603) 271-3222 or Eric.G.Sargent@dot.nh.gov

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact James Roberg, at (603)-271-8025 or at James.G.Roberg@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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

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: 12.87% 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