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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/25/20

Applications Due12/10/20

Vacancy ID83363

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleLand Surveyor

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $62726 to $79577 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Required for Appointment:
Current Office of General Services employee with permanent or contingent-permanent or 55b/c service status as a Land Surveyor and interested in reassignment OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Land Surveyor.
OR
Minimum Qualifications For 55b/c Candidates ONLY:
Individuals with current 55b/c status who meet the following open competitive qualifications are encouraged to apply. Candidates must include a copy of their eligibility letter along with resume when applying.

Provisional Pending Examination (Promotional):
Current New York State employee with one year of permanent, contingent permanent or 55b/c service as an Assistant Land Surveyor 1, Assistant Land Surveyor 2, Assistant Land Surveyor 3, Real Estate Specialist 1, Land and Claims Adjuster 2, Principal Engineering Technician, Principal Engineering Technician (Soils), Principal Drafting Technician (Structural), Principal Drafting Technician (Architectural), Mapping Technician 3, or Mapping Technologist 1 AND possess a current registration as a Licensed Land Surveyor in New York State.

Provisional Pending Examination (Open Competitive):
Candidates must have a New York State Land Surveyor’s License with current registration.

NOTE: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be/have been canvassed and. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility or contact OGS Human Resources for your transfer options.

Duties Description Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Land Surveyor 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 Senior Land Surveyor 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.
•Provide direct supervision and technical direction to the Assistant Land Surveyor 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.

Additional Comments
Proof of your current/valid registration as a Land Surveyor in New York State is required upon appointment. Some travel is required.


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Name Human Resources/HM/25626, 25627

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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