Land Surveyor Supervisor

Title: Land Surveyor Supervisor

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $71,072 - $115,492

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Preliminary Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Land Surveyor Supervisor vacancy. This position supervises the district survey unit. They conduct professional land surveying services (location, construction, right of way, utility and condemnation surveys) for a wide range of transportation projects in support of VDOT construction and maintenance programs. They ensure all survey work is compliant with VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations. They are responsible for signing and sealing survey work (responsible charge) under LS licensure. They secure data using a wide range of field survey equipment.

Required skills for job & position:
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline
• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality and budget
• Skill in providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to review consultant survey data provided to the department
• Knowledge of professional land surveying principles and practices, APELSCIDLA Board rules and regulations, and VDOT policies and procedures related to surveying
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS and the processing of survey data
• Ability to provide daily supervision to work crews following all applicable policies, procedures and processes in a field or office environment
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Land Surveyor's License
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality and budget
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS and the processing of survey data
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Additional Considerations

• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines
• A combination of training, experience, or education in civil engineering, land surveying or related field desired
• Ability to review consultant survey data provided to VDOT

Special Instructions

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as “designated” to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov