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Land Surveyor 9-P11/Land Surveyor Licensed 12 - Metro Region

State of Michigan

Southfield, MI · HybridFull-time$30.93–57.27/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30.93–57.27/hr
Location
Southfield, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Surveyor's License, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The State of Michigan is hiring a Land Surveyor for technical land surveying assignments in the Metro Region. Candidates may be considered at levels 9 through 12 based on education and experience. The role requires a valid driver’s license; the licensed level also requires a professional surveyor’s license. MDOT does not sponsor visa applications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Land Surveying, nice to haveDriving, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Surveying, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredProfessional Surveyor's License, required1+ Years Land Surveying Experience, nice to have2+ Years Land Surveying Experience, nice to have3+ Years Land Surveying Experience, nice to have

Full job description

This position performs technical land surveying assignments within the Metro Region while working toward obtaining professional licensing. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to conduct surveys.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry level (9) through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidate will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the below links.

  • Land Surveyor 9-11 Position Description
  • Land Surveyor Licensed 12 Position Description
  • All about MDOT

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For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in surveying. Experience Land Surveyor 9 No specific type or amount is required

Land Surveyor 10 One year of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor 9.

Land Surveyor P11 Two years of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor, including one year equivalent to a Land Surveyor 10.

Land Surveyor-Licensed 12 Three years of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor, including one year equivalent to a Land Surveyor P11.

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Land Surveyor 9-P11/Land Surveyor Licensed 12

  • Possess a valid driver's license.

  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript). Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

  • Land Surveyor Licensed 12

  • Possess a professional surveyor’s license as required by the State of Michigan

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [email protected].

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