State Land Surveyor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Lead and oversee all statewide land survey operations, driving critical right‑of‑way engineering initiatives and shaping the future of infrastructure development across the state.

In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of vital transportation initiatives, while contributing to the growth and development of Wyoming’s infrastructure.

Benefits include $2,000 Hiring Bonus and the following:

• Moving Expense Reimbursement
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, offering nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming has no state income tax.

• Manages all land survey projects on a statewide basis
• Administers land surveying agreements as project manager and primary contact
• Directs consulting professionals and district land surveyors regarding scopes of work, standards, specifications, and completion schedules
• Determines land surveying standards and scopes of work and assures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and agency operating policy
• Provides contract fee analysis and approvals
• Reviews and approves contract deliverables and authorizes payments
• Directs the right‑of‑way engineering check and review process and provides professional certifications of documents
• Directs the right‑of‑way plan development process and provides professional certification of contract plans
• Supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits, state and federal land plats, and provides professional certifications
• Supervises the preparation of parcel and highway monument summaries and provides professional certification
• Directly supervises three employees and oversees work product of all Right of Way Specialists within the Program
• Conducts employee evaluations and performance appraisals
• Provides program direction and agency technical support as related to land surveying, right‑of‑way engineering, title examination, abandonments, relinquishments, research, and state and federal land appropriations
• Oversees processing, compilation, archiving, and distribution of all land survey data
• Oversees development, input, and maintenance of the program land survey database
• Attends survey meetings and determines project specific land survey scopes and schedules
• Serves as the chairperson on the Survey Oversight Committee

PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s Degree typically in Land Surveying or Engineering.

• Knowledge of applied mathematics (coordinate geometry & trigonometry) and computer technology
• Knowledge of land systems, route location and land boundary surveys
• Knowledge of real property law and entitlement
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal law and regulations, and program policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical and general terms
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and isolate conflicts
• Ability to provide technical and professional support
• Ability to lead and manage with diversity
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues involving the description and transfer of real property

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying.

Experience: 1‑3 years of progressive work experience in Land Surveying at the level of a Professional Land Surveyor.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Professional Land Surveyor certificate under Wyoming statutes. License number required on application.

Education & Experience Substitution: 4‑7 years of progressive work experience in Land Surveying at the level of a Professional Land Surveyor.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending, health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and 457B account
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA, 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program – paid counseling, legal, financial support
• Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for personal health

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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