Land Surveyor

Company: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Interested in a dynamic and challenging geomatics job assignment with key responsibilities for America's Subway?Washington Metro is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor that can serve as the group lead for WMATA's Geomatics Survey Engineering Office's, "Land Properties, Easements & Right-of-Way group". Major responsibilities of this group include maintaining the continuity of WMATA's properties and Right-of-Ways by performing property boundary and easement/right-of-way limits surveys, preparing plats or exhibits and legal descriptions for the same, reviewing similar documents prepared by others for compliance with the Authorities' standards and specifications, and providing subject matter expertise to land survey and legal groups contracted to perform or deliver the same. This group is also responsible for providing professional subject matter review and comment support to ensure adequate easement and right-of-way limits are set during the design phase of capital improvement projects and for the acquisition or sale of properties. The selected candidate will have extensive latitude for exercising professional judgement and taking appropriate action within established guidelines. A combination of formal education and practical job experience is preferred. Extensive job experience in lieu of education is acceptable. Registration or License as a Professional Land Surveyor in at least one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA Compact, e.g., the States of Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia, is required.If this assignment is of interest to you, we would like to talk with you about your qualifications. Please submit your application to Washington Metro at the address listed in the job posting.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial Technology, Surveying, Geography, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience conducting, processing and analyzing survey data applicable to geodetic, civil, construction and/or land surveys using automated survey techniques, survey related computer software, and computer aided drawing, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered.Experience
    • A minimum of four (4) years of professional Land Surveying experience, including experience conducting, processing and analyzing survey data applicable to geodetic, civil, construction and/or land surveys, using automated survey techniques, survey related computer software, and computer aided drawing software.
    • Demonstrated knowledge in right-of-way, subdivision, engineering design, field surveys and survey instrumentation at a Land Survey Party Chief level or higher.Certification/Licensure
      • Registration or License as Land Surveyor in one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA Compact, e.g., the States of Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia.
      • Possession of a valid motor vehicle's license issued from the jurisdiction of residence.
      • Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within three (3) months of hire and maintained for the duration of time in the job.Preferred
        • N/AMedical Group:Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.Mission Essential DesignationIn accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.SUMMARYThe Land Surveyor is responsible for accurately researching, reviewing, computing and writing legal descriptions for WMATA property acquisition and disposal. The incumbent effectively coordinates and approves all land surveying activities within WMATA. The incumbent prepares land surveying related documents using state of the art hardware and software which shall include use of advanced CAD systems. The incumbent has latitude for exercising professional judgement and taking appropriate action within established guidelines.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
          • Reviews boundary, easement, legal descriptions, topographic and planimetric survey data for accuracy and completeness.
          • Prepares boundary and easement survey drawings and legal descriptions using CAD and survey engineering computer programs and may be required to seal and certify legal instruments for WMATA's intended use.
          • Performs survey work in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
          • Reviews and prepares a variety of technical survey reports.
          • Participates in the preparation and identification of real property interests required for the METRORAIL and METROBUS system.
          • Makes field investigations prior to, during, and after the performance of assigned survey work to provide surveying oversight and input as required to in-house survey staff and contracted survey staff.
          • Ensures compliance with appropriate survey procedures and standards.
          • Prepares and reviews scope of services for survey contract work and recommends revisions to ensure that the services provided reflect the Authority's current needs.
          • Recommends computer hardware/software procurement to support automation program and other survey activities within WMATA. Interfaces with hardware and software vendors as needed to resolve computational problems and hardware/software deficiencies and conflicts.
          • Reviews procedures and equipment proposed by survey contractors to ensure they will achieve accurate survey results. Reviews survey contractor results for technical accuracy and completeness.
          • Serves as a source of support to the Authority for all survey related matters.
          • Assists in preparing survey cost estimates for in-house and survey contract services, establishes and maintains hard copy and digital survey files.The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.Evaluation CriteriaConsideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
            • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
            • Personal interview
            • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
            • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
            • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
            • Review of a current motor vehicle reportClosingWMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
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