Assistant Land Surveyor / Land Survey Trainee

Minimum Qualifications (NY HELPS) Qualifications:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

The qualifications are:

Land Surveyor Trainee, NS (Equated to a SG-18):

A bachelor’s degree program in surveying or surveying technology from an Engineering Accreditation Commission, Engineering Technology Accreditation, or Commission Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited; or Eligibility to sit for the Fundamentals of Surveying examination through the National Council for Examiners of Engineering and Surveying via letter issued by the New York State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying (proof of eligibility required).

Assistant Land Surveyor SG-20:

Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying Examination (FS) or successful completion of 52 weeks of service as a Land Surveyor Trainee and successful completion of the FS examination. Individuals appointed to the two-year Land Surveyor traineeship are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as a Land Surveyor Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam in order to advance to Assistant Land Surveyor. If you obtain your FS by the end of the first year you will advance to the title of Assistant Land Surveyor SG 20. Failure to obtain the FS during the two-year traineeship will result in termination from the position.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Transfer Qualifications: Eligible for transfer to the Land Surveyor Trainee under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law which requires one year of permanent, competitive status as a Land Surveyor Tech 2, SG 16.

55-b/c Qualifications: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.

Duties Description

The Real Property Section develops and implements policy for the acquisition of lands and properties, and negotiates the actual purchase/exchange by first establishing a property’s market value.

Under the direction and supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor 1, SG-24, the Assistant Land Surveyor duties, include but are not limited to:

• Assist in maintenance of department survey and land records.
• Search internal and public records for survey and title information.
• Supervise and train field crews in the operation of modern terrestrial, geodetic surveying, geographic positioning system instruments, proper field survey procedures, and work zone safety.
• Plan and schedule work assignments for projects.
• Maintain and perform basic maintenance on survey equipment. Conduct reconnaissance and field surveys of State Park property lines.
• Prepare deed plots and review consultant derived boundary maps for accuracy.
• Process, balance, and transform data derived from Optical and GPS observations.
• Assist in determination of park boundaries through survey field measurements and research.
• Prepare survey maps for acquiring and managing state interest in real property in a computer aided drafting system.
• Perform field inspections of land and prepare reports of physical inspections.
• Perform property boundary surveys utilizing applicable survey principles and practices to determine the State’s title boundaries.
• Ability to work in adverse weather, and remote and/or difficult terrains.

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Travel may be required.

Salary Ranges:

Land Surveyor Trainee Equated to SG-18 - $65,001- $82,656

Assistant Land Surveyor, SG-20 - $72,032-$91,381

All qualified persons are invited an encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,001.00 - $91,381.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.