Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Land Surveyor - VID 156021
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience, certification, and education.
Required experience: Experience with knowledge of all surveying equipment, inclusive of measurements of space, water, land, and structures to determine boundaries, areas, elevations, alignments and locations; evaluation and analysis of field data, appropriate research of public and private land records, preparation of client service contracts and final surveying reports, maintenance of survey records and the supervision of field and office personnel, all in accordance with legal regulations and statutes and the standards of the professional practice.
Applicants possessing a degree in surveying, surveying engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a similar surveying-related title accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) may be credited for experience as follows:
• Associate’s degree: 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree: 4 years
**Assistant Land Surveyor level requirements:
• Land Surveyor Trainee (equated to SG-18): seven years of the required experience AND successful completion of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying Examination (FS) exam prior to probation completion.
• Assistant Land Surveyor, SG-20: Proof of passing the FS exam and current registration as a Land Surveyor.
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a Land Surveyor position and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction and supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor 1 the incumbent will be required to perform complex survey computations and calculations, in depth interpretation of historic land records and legal documents and preparation and interpretation of survey maps. This position also requires supervision of real property inventory staff for developing an inventory of State-owned real property.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Exercise professional judgment on State land boundary determinations, both for lands now or formerly under water and upland.
• Negotiate contracts with private land surveyors and inspect and approve surveys, maps, and contract compliance.
• Perform surveys for the agency as needed, including preparation of survey maps and descriptions.
• Prepare detailed title and/or survey reports.
• Assist the Professional Land Surveyor 1 with the examination of records for grants and easement for lands nor or formerly under water.
• Answer letters, memos, emails, and telephone inquiries.
• Assist in the determination of littoral and riparian rights.
• Ensure quality control of survey related products and data integrity.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties to staff and provide guidance and direction to survey consultants.
• Sign and seal survey maps.
• May testify in court cases involving property disputes, lawsuits, or trespass on State-owned land.
• Maintenance of the State’s Real Property Inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired before May 2024 will be appointed on a temporary basis. In May 2024, satisfactory employees will receive permanent, non-competitive appointments and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
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Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
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31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.