Land Survey Technician

This Land Survey Technician position is based out of CDOT's Pueblo office and works under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).

This position provides support as a field survey crew chief by setting up and operating highly technical survey equipment and utilizing survey software for establishment of primary project control, collecting topography data for roadway design and conducting field investigations for locating land and property corner evidence using CDOT's Terrain Modeling Survey Software (TMOSS) format.

• Conduct all phases of field surveying services including, but not limited to, establishment of primary project control (horizontal and vertical), collection of topography data, stakeout of coordinate geometry, and recovery of evidence for boundary determination;
• Operate survey equipment including GPS receivers, total stations, levels and data collectors;
• Will utilize jack hammers, sledgehammers, shovels and hammer drills to recover/set boundary monuments;
• Conduct calibration checks / adjustments to verify equipment performs within specifications;
• Implement all of CDOT's signing procedures while working in and along our highways;
• May be required to assist the PLS with the scheduling and coordination of traffic control with CDOT's maintenance personnel or consultants for projects that involve surveying within the traveled lanes of our highways;
• Conduct all office phases of surveying services including, but not limited to, deriving of project control coordinates (horizontal and vertical) using Trimble Business Center (TBC), reduction of field topography data for development of survey deliverables, and drafting of right-of-way (ROW) plans and diagrams using Bentley Open Roads Designer (ORD);
• Assist PLS with performing checks of consultant field work, including review of ORD survey deliverables, ROW plans/diagrams and property descriptions;
• Download and reduce data files from data collectors using GPS processing software and ORD;
• Train less experienced staff in field and office surveying practices and methods;
• Follow the CDOT Survey Manual requirements pertaining to the setting of project control monuments;
• Use and operate GPS receivers for OPUS observations/solutions and GPS static observations;
• Upload files into the online NGS database and TBC;
• Gather ownership data from CDOT, Federal, County, Municipal and court records;
• Research record plats, surveys, maps and documents necessary to develop and reconcile property ownership;
• Organize, sort, and archive survey documents, ROW plans, maps, title information, and field survey information;
• Respond to requests for information from internal and external customers;
• Perform all other duties and complete other projects as assigned or approved by the Region Right of Way Manager and Plans and Survey Coordinator, in a timely manner;
• Set up project control systems for the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS);
• Conducts UAS flight planning and flight documentation;
• Collects lidar/photogrammetry data using UAS equipment;

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that.

The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel.

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CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.