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Salary- Job Summary
This position performs a variety of professional surveying and mapping duties and is responsible for conducting precise measurements and providing accurate data related to land boundaries, topography, and Borough construction projects. This role requires a deep understanding of land surveying principles, modern surveying technology, and a commitment to delivering quality results.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
- Pay Grade
R1 - DOE
- Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Alaska. Licensure in another state with commitment to obtain Alaska licensure within 6 months of employment may be considered.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed surveyor with proven experience in land surveying that demonstrates a strong understanding of survey principles and techniques, and proficiency using surveying instruments and software.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Working knowledge and skill to efficiently use AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Demonstrate experience by providing field note and drawing samples.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer employment physical.
Must successfully complete the required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Municipal, State of Alaska, and/or Federal work experience.
Hydrographic surveying experience.
Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS).
Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Certification for piloting a drone, or commitment to obtain within 6 months of employment.- Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct land surveys to establish property boundaries, topographic features, and legal descriptions; may also perform hydrographic surveying.• Utilize advanced surveying instruments and technology, such as GPS, total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities, GIS software; use of small Unmanned Aerial Systems may be required.
- Take accurate and clear field notes and sketches.
- Understand and identify sources of measurement errors.
- Perform mathematical calculations and check field data in the field.
- Perform data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey programs and AutoCAD.
- Perform quality control checks on each project, including computations, field book formats and content.
- Survey report writing describing horizontal and vertical control basis, the survey processes used for the project, and the quality control processes used to provide quality assurance.
- Right-of-way mapping and parcel plat drafting in an AutoCAD Civil 3D environment.
- Directs, plans, coordinates and manages survey requirements in support of capital improvement projects, including planning, field investigation and design, bidding, and construction coordination.
- Provides survey expertise to other divisions, departments, and the administration.
- Participates in the preparation of budgets, annual programs, cost estimates, and reports for infrastructure projects.
- Performs land record document research, based on plats, deeds, legal descriptions and ordinances to accurately locate boundaries.
- Reviews applicable portions of construction plans from consulting surveyors for conformance to standards and specifications; recommends alternatives.
- Provides administrative recommendations after reviewing survey plats, plans and specifications for Borough regulated facilities.
- Prepares surfaces, survey plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of public infrastructure projects.
- Facilitates meetings with consultants, citizens and governmental agencies.
- Prepares and presents survey related information and reports to policy makers with supervisory oversight including the Borough Assembly, Planning Commission, state legislators, advisory committees and boards, and community councils.
- Develops standard survey procedures, specifications, and drawings for use on infrastructure projects; assists in developing project management procedures.
- Troubleshoots technical issues related to CAD and survey software.
- Performs related duties.
- The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.Health Insurance:The Borough provides group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.Life & AD&D:All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.• Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.Retirement:PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan – 5%; Health Plan – 1.07%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $83.40 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - .31%.PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.Deferred Compensation Plan:The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $20,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $6,000 and ROTH $6,000.Holidays:The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.Personal Leave:Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be for until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:0 through 1 years 5.9996 Hours per pay period1 through 2 years 6.9227 Hours per pay period3 through 5 years 8.7689 Hours per pay period6 through 10 years 9.6919 Hours per pay period11 years and longer 11.6378 Hours per pay periodRegular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.
