Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/21/25
Applications Due: 02/05/25
Vacancy ID: 178744
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleProfessional Land Surveyor 1 - NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade24
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $95639 to $118897 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Warren
Street Address 232 Golf Course Road
City Warrensburg
StateNY
Zip Code12885
Job Specifics
Duties Description - Conduct and supervise others in surveying of forest land.
- Recover historic boundary lines and monuments.
- Conduct detailed work to reconstruct historic land ownership.
- Sign, seal and certify survey maps.
- Exercise professional judgment on complex highway and state land boundary determinations.
- Manage project priorities, staff, work schedules, and consultant services to deliver the land surveying program for the Warrensburg Office of Region 5.
- Ensure quality control of survey related products and data integrity.
- Provide direct supervision and technical direction to field and/or office staff and provide guidance and direction to survey consultants.
- Assist the Office of General Counsel and the Attorney General in case preparation and testify as an expert witness, including preparation of legal descriptions, in reference to a deed(s).
- Will be required to walk through dense woods and swamps carrying survey equipment. Knowledge and experience with snow shoes, skies, snowmobiles and small motor boats is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment,
which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:
Promotion: Possession of a New York State Land Surveyor’s license and current
registration and one year of service as an Assistant Land Surveyor.
Open Competitive: Possession of a New York State Land Surveyor’s license and current
Registration.
Candidates may also be appointed via the following:
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.
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.
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service law.
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.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
*The starting salary for this position is $95,639. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $88,639 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
The job rate for this position is $118,897. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $111,897 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Heath Boomhower
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-178744 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.
FAQs • Workers with Disabilities (55b/c) • Civil Service Exams
State Agencies: Department of Civil Service • Office of the State Comptroller
OER Link: Employee Unions and Bargaining Units
Exam announcements • General Information about NYS Government
© 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
Accuracy • Privacy • Accessibility • Contact