Land Surveyor - St. Louis District

Position closes 12/26/2024

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St Louis District - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The land surveyor provides the necessary field data, research, and calculations needed to produce maps and digital terrain models for the design of highways and the acquisition of right-of-way. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Operates and maintains complex and highly technical surveying equipment.
• Performs deed, title and map research, monument investigation, and assists in establishing control for boundary and right of way.
• Converses with property owners to gain access to private property and answer questions concerning the progress of survey work on or near landowner's property, contacts local governments and utility companies to secure information.
• Performs mathematical computations for field layout and land surveying calculations that require professional judgment to determine right-of-way and land corner positions
• Collects data and records pertinent information in survey data recorder and/or field books.
• Provides professional land surveying services for highway design, land management, and other purposes when needed.
• May review the preparation of plats, maps, reports, descriptions, surveys, digital map models, and data filing editing.
• Performs lead worker responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Missouri
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Central District Human Resources . kchr@modot.mo.gov , kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov , sehr@modot.mo.gov , SWHR@modot.mo.gov , nehrmocareersteam@modot.mo.gov , nwhr@modot.mo.gov , cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov , Central District Human Resources ( districts will delete all email address except theirs)

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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