GLO - Senior Land Surveyor (Land Surveyor III)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Land Surveyor (Senior Land Surveyor) within the Surveying Services Department of the agency.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) surveying work. Work involves planning and conducting field surveys; conducting inspections; taking field measurements; and compiling, updating, and maintaining maps. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Considered a technical expert in the field and may manage and verify survey work. May train others.

Our Mission:
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

·       Leads and conducts field surveys, processes technical field survey data, ascertains accuracy of the data, makes surveying computations, analyzes boundary construction, composes field notes, prepares or oversees the preparation of survey plats, prepares surveyor reports, and signs/seals documents for certification. Performs senior-level technical and professional support of the leveling of coastal tide gauges for the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON) and GLO Coastal Resources. This position will lead and direct field operations relating to the leveling of coastal tide gauges. Advises, consults, and collaborates on the interpretation, application, and modification of existing policies and procedures relating to the TCOON Tide Gauge Leveling Program.  

·       Researches, investigates, and assimilates legal and survey records, maps, aerial imagery, and other information used to make state ownership and boundary determinations, navigable and/or perennial stream determinations, and to identify areas of encroachments on Permanent School Fund (PSF) land or other land in which the State may have an interest; will assemble information and prepare overlays, manually or using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and make mathematical calculations as needed, accurately and timely. This position will lead and direct the survey review procedural process of Coastal Boundary Surveys (CBS) submitted to the GLO by private surveyors in accordance with Texas Natural Resources Code 33.136 for final approval.

·       Leads the preparation of any products required to conduct or complete a field survey or other tasks/projects as requested or assigned, completing all projects with competence, accuracy, initiative, and independence, meeting all deadlines. Includes the review, processing, and endorsement of archive files/maps/plats/reports associated with Land Patent requests, Deeds of Acquittance/Supplemental Land Awards, and Vacancy Applications. Keeps current on proper use of modern land surveying equipment, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) surveying instruments, data processing software, and CAD software; serves as an advisor, mentor, and trainer to other division staff in the use of GPS and CAD. Advises and conducts the review of surveying products (plats, field notes, reports) submitted to the GLO and the VLB Land Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in land surveying/mapping, geomatics, or civil engineering is generally preferred.

·       Three (3) years responsible charge experience in land surveying work as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).

·       Must be a RPLS and in good standing with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS).

·       Must have experience and working knowledge of littoral coastal shoreline boundary surveying in Texas.

·       Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Preferred Qualifications:  

·       Licensed by the TBPELS and in good standing as a Licensed State Land Surveyor (LSLS).

·       Experience with processing and analysis of field data required via conventional total station, GPS, and digital level electronic data collection.

Compensation and Benefits:

·       Free Parking

·       Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

·       Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

·       Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

·       Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.

·       Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

 

Veterans:
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How to Apply:

·       To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.

·       You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.

·       Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

·       In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

·       A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.  

·       Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.