Land Surveyor-in-Training

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location:

Rolla, MO Why you'll love this position: The mission of the Land Survey Program is to develop and provide information required for the accurate and economical location of property boundaries in Missouri. The program is responsible for Cadastral and Geodetic Surveys as well as making survey documents available to surveyors and the public. The land corners established by the USPLSS (US Public Land Survey System) are the basis for the location of all property in Missouri. We are looking for a full-time Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) to make a positive impact on Missouri citizens! Responsibilities - What you'll do Interact with the public on survey related issues in a professional manner Take measurements, install and restore monuments of the original USPLSS, and prepare survey plats Plan, conduct, and compute adjustments of first and second order horizontal and vertical control surveys Assist licensed surveyors in performance of duties including: Field surveys evaluating multiple PLSS corners Field procedures to preserve existing horizontal and vertical control monuments Surveys conducted to determine heights of points above the North American Vertical Datum Conventional GPS surveys to determine the state plane coordinates of control stations Review the execution of contracts with professional land surveyors in the private sector Other duties as assigned Path to

Licensure:

Within 3 years from the date of employment: take 15 hours of coursework and pass the FS (Fundamentals of Surveying) NCESS Within 7 years of first date of employment: successfully pass the exam and meet the qualifications for the Professional Licensure and successfully pass the PS (Principles and Practice of Surveying) exam Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 or more years relevant experience (substitutions for experience may be allowed) Valid MO Driver's License Ability to work outside in all types of weather and navigate all types of terrain Ability to travel statewide in the performance of assigned duties and occasional overnight travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework or experience in survey methods and GPS software Coursework or experience in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software Experience in Carlson Drafting software Effective communication skills Knowledge of principles and practices of cadastral and geodetic surveying Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position 3 weeks paid vacation AND 3 weeks paid sick leave 13 paid holidays per year

Insurance:

health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance

Retirement:

including an employer match on savings plan Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoption And several additional resources including the SELF program (formerly EAP), discount websites, and healthy living incentives! The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, 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. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: hr@mda.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.