Position Summary

This position serves as a Survey and Plats Coordinator for the Southwest Region (SWR). This position assists the Regional Survey Coordinator in determining the acceptability of contracted survey data, provide quality verification of survey data collected by contractors providing survey data to the Department and may provide direction for the corrective actions that need to be taken by the appropriate parties. This position may also assist the Regional Survey Coordinator in coordinating the procurement of survey services for the Region.

This position assists the Regional Plat Coordinator in development and review of Transportation Project Plats (TPP) and legal descriptions including gathering and researching existing records to assure accuracy of final documents. This position will also review and suggest revision to right-of-way plats and legal descriptions submitted by consulting firms.

This position requires expertise in a number of technical software and hardware platforms., including the ability to correctly merge disparate automated databases and/or digital graphic files. It also requires a level of expertise and understanding in areas such as data collection methods, data standards, statistical analysis, error analysis, analytical computations, coordinate geometry coordination projections, and location control systems/policies.

Salary Information

The senior level position is in schedule-range 14-14 with an annual salary of $66,560- $76,960, with excellent benefits.

The advanced level position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $85,280 - $97,760, with excellent benefits. Plus $2,080 additional for holding a WI Professional Land Surveyor license.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior permanent full-time state service in the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year. The $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.

A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This position requires the ability to travel away from the office for meetings, with occasional overnight trips.

This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 70 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.

Qualifications

To be eligible at the senior level, applicants must have education, training, and/or experience with all the following:

• Mathematics, including geometry and trigonometry
• Principles and/or practices of land surveying
• Computer programs used to process survey data and/or Computer Aided Design and Drafting System (CADDS) applications (i.e. Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation)

In addition to above, to be eligible at the advanced level, applicants must:

• Hold a current Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

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Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the position is filled. The first application deadline is Monday, August 17th at 11:59 CST.