Reference #: 4356907 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a Surveyor 1 to work in the Northwest Region of the Commonwealth, providing specialized and professional land surveying services.  This position is responsible for leading survey field crews and supervising land research survey technicians and other employees in the performance of activities associated with professional land surveying which may include: boundary retracement, subdivision and land development, right-of-way, alignment and visibility of boundaries, and other features used by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, as required for the location, definition, maintenance, and expansion of the State Game Land system.  If you have the necessary skills and would enjoy working throughout various areas of Pennsylvania, apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Surveyor 1, you will review and analyze requests for professional land surveying services in support of and originating from the Real Estate Division.  Perform research of land records at county offices (Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Tax Assessment, Prothonotary) and municipal and state offices (meeting minutes and Land Office warrant and patent information) to clarify any title description or right-of-way issue.

You will plan survey operations, giving safety considerations first priority.  Such considerations may include the optimum time of day (or season) to accomplish a particular assignment, requesting more experienced personnel for potentially hazardous jobs, and identifying and requesting special work zone support or protection.  You must communicate any recent accidents, the cause, and appropriate corrective action to the supervisor.  You will be responsible for assuring the survey crew has the proper tools, equipment, and training necessary to perform daily survey work under safe conditions.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40-hour work week. This position is home-headquartered but will cover the Northwest Region of Pennsylvania. This position requires extensive travel.

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Surveyor Technician Supervisor; or

Five years of responsible surveying work, including one year as a chief of party of a wide variety of surveying assignments; and graduation from high school.  An Associate Degree in surveying or engineering technology may be substituted for one year of non-specialized experience; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirement:

You must possess a registered surveyor's license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, or possession of a registered surveyor's license obtained in another public jurisdiction under requirements which are at least equal to those of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must at ach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.