Surveyor - Butte

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for either a journey level or an entry level Surveyor in the Butte District. The journey level position is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned.

The entry level position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties include: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies.

Mostly day travel throughout the Butte District, overnight is rare.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Michaela Cortright at mcortright@mt.gov

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Benefits apply on first day of employment

• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education and Experience:

Surveyor I ($23.30)

• Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices.

Surveyor II ($27.99)

• Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles and practices

• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of survey experience.

• Certification as a Land Surveyor Intern, per 37-67-326, MCA.

Surveyor III ($33.94)

• Typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related filed from an accredited college or university. Related degrees must include significant coursework in survey related maths, drafting, and surveying techniques, principles, and practices.

• Two years of progressively responsible professional land survey experience is required.

• Registration as a Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Preference is placed on qualifications for a Surveyor III (PLS) or qualifications for Surveyor II with a Montana Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) certificate; qualifications for Surveyor I may also be considered.

Required Application Materials:

• Any relevant certifications or licenses.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "Relevant."

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment. (if applicable)

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.