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Seasonal Land Surveying Intern positions assist Division and Region Land Survey Field Crews in traversing property boundaries, making GPS observations, GLO retracement searches, setting or maintaining monuments at property corners and posting state property lines.

• Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in land surveying/geomatics or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Students majoring in Land Surveying/Geomatics
• Have basic understanding of land surveying, map reading, and be familiar with the use of basic land surveying equipment;
• Have computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets; CAD and Surveying software programs
• Experience with GIS and GPS are beneficial.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be willing and able to work in steep, uneven, or broken terrain, and inclement weather conditions, under strenuous physical conditions.
• Extended travel with overnight stays may be required. Per diem will be provided in such situations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

• This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
• Note: Students graduating in or before June 2018 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at www.dnr.wa.gov/employment  and www.careers.wa.gov.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • An unofficial copy of your transcript.
  • The names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.
• Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.

Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.

Questions?  Please contact Justin Holt at phone number (360) 902-1206 e-mail justin.holt@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.