Posting Details The Survey and Lands Engineering (SLE) Division measures and provides geospatial information necessary for the development of design, construction, and maintenance of the New Mexico state transportation system. SLE supports all surveying and mapping activities required to fulfill the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)'s obligation to transportation projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? These positions will assist the Survey Field Unit in planning, coordinating, and directing all work responsibilities needed to provide controlled survey data for location and right of way surveys for planning, design development, right of way acquisition/monumentation and construction of highway improvement projects. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Establishing a controlled survey accomplished by measuring primary project control with Survey Grade Global Positioning System (GPS) or Conventional surveying equipment. Utilize maps, plans, survey data, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data in order to search and or perform survey calculations in the field/office to assist in the completion of surveying and mapping activities. Plan and perform field work for various types of surveys. Upon completion reduce field notes and process electronic survey data to utilize and prepare project deliverables using Computer Aided Drafting software and other computer software as needed. Ensure that controlled survey data is being worked with by checking primary project control that was observed with Survey Grade GPS or Conventional surveying equipment and utilized for surveying and mapping projects. Who are the customers? Government and general public. Ideal Candidate Government and general public. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in the field in varying weather conditions: hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow. Exposure to sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; exposure to temperatures up to 150 degrees around oil distributor operations; high speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; subject to falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; standing for extended periods of time doing traffic control or walking long distances for litter control; hand dexterity required for some duties; numerous specific vision abilities to include: close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; some climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling to perform job duties; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also be performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours and is subject to call out for weather, accidents and/or emergencies on short notice; frequent temporary assignments that require travel and extended overnight stays to include weekends, holidays, and overtime are required. Willingness to accept change of geographical assignments; interaction with the public. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Mark Marrujo, 505-231-1548 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.