Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleAssistant Land Surveyor 3
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $55535 to $67169 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Provisional Appointment:
Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Assistant Land Surveyor 2.
or
Either 1. four years of experience in land surveying that included conducting measurements of space, water, land and structures to determine boundaries, areas, elevations, alignments, volumes, and locations AND performing evaluation and analysis of field data and researching public and private land records;
Or 2. an associate's degree or higher in Cartography, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Engineering Technology, Forestry, Forest Technology, Land Surveying, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Science, or Spatial Science AND two years of experience as described in Option 1.
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 14 or higher and either: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Assistant Land Surveyor 3.
Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 70.4 transfer eligible):
Either 1. four years of experience in land surveying that included conducting measurements of space, water, land and structures to determine boundaries, areas, elevations, alignments, volumes, and locations AND performing evaluation and analysis of field data and researching public and private land
records;
Or 2. an associate's degree or higher in Cartography, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Engineering Technology, Forestry, Forest Technology, Land Surveying, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Science, or Spatial Science AND two years of experience as described in Option 1.
Duties Description The Assistant Land Surveyor 3 will participate in field surveys to investigate and examine evidence of real property boundary locations; make precise field measurements by operating modern terrestrial and geodetic (GPS) surveying instruments; record, reduce, and process survey data; plot survey results to create detailed base mapping; assist with work zone safety. This position will assist with the research of records relating to the ownership and location of real property, assist in determining property line and highway boundary locations, prepare boundary survey maps and other maps for acquiring and managing state interest in real property and/or prepare digital terrain models and base mapping for the design of Capital Projects. Will reviews and inspect consultant and surveying work. Assist in activities related to acquisition and disposition of real property, including detailed deed analysis and assistance to the NYS Attorney General's office. Assist programs and the public with real property and boundary line questions and concerns, including boundary line maintenance. Expected to work alone in some activities when staffing levels require it. Will be required to carry equipment while performing field work.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
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