Professional Land Surveyor

Amended June 2024, adding information about State licensure. Duties include supervising the surveying staff; overseeing and participating in surveying projects for the Capital Improvement Program, and Engineering and other divisions of the City; reviewing and interpreting raw data and inputting it into the data collector for processing; providing CAD drawings of reduced surveys including right-of-way, easements, lot lines, and current land owner(s); sealing plats, easements and miscellaneous surveyed documents with the Texas RPLS seal; maintaining survey records; setting new property corners for right-of-way acquired by the city; and answering questions and providing information concerning engineering and surveying activities to the public, City departments, contractors and other agencies.

A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in land surveying, or a related science degree with major course work in land surveying; and five years of survey experience, as well as two years supervisory experience, required. Must have experience with Robotic Total Station equipment as well as Trimble GPS equipment. Experience using AutoDesk Civil 3D, Eagle Point Data Reduction for Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software preferred.

Must have a Texas Registered Public Land Surveyor license (see tsps.org for licensing requirements), a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. Starting pay for this position will fall in the median of the full pay range.

PAY GRADE GG26 / FULL PAY RANGE $6,641 - $9,363 PER MONTHThe full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.The City of Irving's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps to improve the quality of life for Irving citizens through construction of facilities such as parks, trails, aquatic centers, and libraries.  Additionally, CIP administers and carries out the construction of infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater, drainage, and fire stations, all necessary to assure the public's welfare.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented.

The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!

• Individuals hired into this position will receive $1000 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

• Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.

• Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without

documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000.

• The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $3,000.