Title: Land Surveyor Supervisor
State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV
Hiring Range: $71,072 - $115,492
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg District Office
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
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VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has an exciting opportunity available in its Preliminary Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Land Surveyor Supervisor vacancy. This position will directly supervise field personnel and CADD technicians in the Fredericksburg District office. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing work of survey staff to ensure that survey principles are correctly applied, calculations are accurate, and work is compliant with VDOT policies and procedures and in accordance with current APELSCIDLA rules and regulations. Additionally, the candidate would resolve complex office and field surveying problems using a variety of tools and applications. They will be responsible for scheduling work and providing oversight to the field and office staff to keep projects on time and on budget utilizing methods such as the Department’s current flight data, GPS, scanning, leveling and other conventional location methods. The candidate will process data collected by field crews and create drawings to build accurate maps, charts, Microstation and ORD drawings that can be utilized by internal and external engineering disciplines. They will conduct professional land surveying services including location, construction, right of way, utility, and condemnation surveys for a wide range of transportation projects in support of VDOT construction and maintenance programs. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, approving, signing, and sealing survey work (responsible charge) under LS licensure and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to provide daily supervision to work crews following all applicable policies, procedures and processes in a field or office environment
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS, and the processing of survey data
• Knowledge of professional land surveying principles and practices, APELSCIDLA Board rules and regulations, and VDOT policies and procedures related to surveying
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry • Ability to review consultant survey data provided to the department
• Skill in providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality, and budget
• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline
Minimum Qualifications
• Land Surveyor's license
• Valid driver's license
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS, and the processing of survey data
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality and budget
• Knowledge of materials test methods and procedures
• Skill in preparing samples and performing laboratory tests
Additional Considerations
• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines
• A combination of training, experience, or education in civil engineering, land surveying or related field desired
• Ability to review consultant survey data provided to VDOT
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
"VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands."
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
