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An integral part of a team of Professional Land Surveyors in the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources State Land Survey Unit, as one of our two Aquatic Lands Survey Specialists, this position:

• Is an agency specialist on aquatic land boundary and surveying issues.
• Provides advice and guidance from a land survey perspective on aquatic land boundary and ownership issues to agency personnel, surveyors working for other organizations, neighboring landowners and others.
• Researches historical uses and conditions of state owned aquatic lands, prepares exhibits, descriptions and surveys for projects such as easements, leases, restoration projects, conservation areas and boundary resolutions as needed for agency business.
• Also provides survey reviews for aquatic lease and easement maps submitted by people or organizations seeking DNR authorization to use and occupy state owned aquatic lands for compliance with legal survey standards and agency requirements.
• And helps to guide the updating and maintenance of the DNR Aquatic Land Ownership Parcel and Boundary line GIS data.

The ideal candidate is a Professional Land Surveyor that is interested in public service, has a diverse background in urban and rural surveying and is seeking to expand their knowledge in the area of aquatic land ownership and boundaries.

• A thorough knowledge of Land Survey laws, regulations.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to peers, managers, program specialists and other non-technical staff.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Ability to prioritize work with tight deadlines.
• Understands technical aspects of the job and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up-to-date on the technical or procedural aspects of the job.
• Makes oneself available to others to help solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
• Thinks of ways to apply new developments to improve organizational performance or customer service.
• Applies technical/procedural knowledge to correctly address a situation in a timely manner.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years in responsible change of general boundary surveying, either in field or office after receiving a Professional Surveyor’s license.
• One year in responsible change of aquatic land boundary surveying, either in the field or office after receiving a Professional Land Surveyor’s license.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and systems so as to be able to steward the aquatic ownership GIS data.
• Competence in the use of AutoCad or similar mapping software to produce land survey maps and exhibits.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Possesses a valid Washington State Professional Land Surveyor’s license

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.
  • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• 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.

Questions?  Please contact Justin.holt@dnr.wa.gov, 360-902-1206 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.