Surveyor Supervisor

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The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a District Survey Supervisor in the Billings District. This position is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS). This position serves as the district’s technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing district land survey operations and activities. This position plans and manages district land survey projects; implements survey procedures and technology at the district level; directs and monitors survey projects; oversees district survey program operations (e.g. supplies, contracts, etc.); and provides technical expertise and consultation. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer (DPE) and is under the technical oversight of the Helena Photogrammetry & Survey Section. This position provides in-line supervision to District Survey Unit staff; provides management and oversight of consultant term contract district survey work; and provides technical oversight to other district survey crews. The District Survey Manager is in charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license.

For a full job description, please contact Lori Edgar, HR Generalist, at ledgar@mt.gov.  

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Benefits apply on first day of employment.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Associate’s Degree in land surveying, geomatics, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience (two of which must be progressively responsible professional land survey experience including experience with full project oversight).
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License
• Professional Land Surveyor Registration

Alternative qualifications may be considered such as any combination of additional related work experience and equivalent education. 

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

Applicant must submit copy of Montana Professional Land Surveyor License, and additional page with detailed supervisory experience, a cover letter, and resume describing what education and experiences you have that make you qualified for this position. Please provide proof of Professional Land Surveyor Registration.

Other Information

A valid Montana Driver's License is required. Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy # 6.03.001, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.