Associate Geomatics Professional - Survey and Lands (DOT/GO/PINF #10114070)

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Associate Geomatics Professional - Survey and Lands (DOT/GO/PINF # )

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Survey & Lands Engineering (SLE) Division measures and provides geospatial information necessary for the development of design, construction, and maintenance of the New Mexico state transportation system. SLE supports all surveying and mapping activities required to fulfill the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)'s obligation to transportation projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

This position assists our Survey Field Units in planning, coordinating, and directing all work responsibilities needed to provide controlled survey data for location and right of way surveys for planning, design development, and right of way acquisition/monumentation and construction of highway improvement projects.

How does it get done?

The primary responsibilities of this position will include:

• Supports the development of goals, schedules, objectives, and organizational plans for mission accomplishment.
• Assists and coordinates survey efforts for projects from field to finish with responsibilities for providing right of way and mapping support services.
• Utilize maps, plans, survey data, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data in order to search and or perform survey calculations in the field/office to assist in the completion of surveying and mapping activities.
• Provides assistance in leading a Survey Unit and available resources in order to assure quality of services and product are being delivered for each project responsible for.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico Department of Transportation project staff and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

• One (1) year of experience as a Certified Surveyor Intern, using principles and methods of a variety of types such as: route surveys, location surveys, photo control surveys, geodetic control surveys, topographic survey, as-built surveys, metes and bounds surveys, right of way surveys, easement surveys, and Global Positioning System (GPS) surveys.
• Trimble GPS surveying instruments, Trimble data controllers, Trimble Business Center, and Autodesk/AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant Surveying/Geomatics discipline or a State of New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (NMBLPEPS) approved related Bachelor of Science Degree with required credits in Surveying/Geomatics. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education. Must be qualified to sit for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying Exam.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Extensive statewide overnight travel, exposure to construction equipment, traffic, heights, heavy lifting, insects, pollen, rough terrain and inclement weather conditions. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and physical expenditure is necessary.

Supplemental Information

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.