Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

Are you ready to join one of Alaska’s top Land Survey teams?

The Division of Mining, Land & Water, Land Survey Section in the Anchorage office has an opening in the Survey Subdivision Unit for a Land Surveyor 2. We are looking for applicants with a good attitude, strong leadership skills, and motivation to excel as part of a team of dedicated surveyors working for the people of Alaska. If this interests you, please apply for this position.

Mission and Culture

The DNR mission is "To provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.”

The Survey Section provides surveying services to manage and maximize the use of more than 100 million acres of state-owned land. Boundary disputes, easement vacations, subdivisions, and the development of state land all require the professional services of the DNR Land Survey Section.

Core Responsibilities

In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide professional surveying services for the Department of Natural Resources, Survey Section’s Subdivision Unit.

This position leads the Subdivision Survey team within the Land Subdivision, Contracting, and Consulting Unit. This team helps identify projects, designs site plans, writes survey instructions, and creates contracts for surveying new subdivisions to support the DNR Land Sales program.

In addition, this position supports other Sections of the Division and departments or state agencies with survey-related activities. Examples include writing legal descriptions, performing area computations for lease agreements, identifying the location of easements, and assisting non-survey staff with understated survey requirements. Working knowledge of Geographic Information System databases and AutoCAD is a must for this position.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff, including 14 Professional Land Surveyors, dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska. Complex survey issues are frequently discussed collaboratively so that decisions are well-reasoned and insightful. Our culture encourages a collaborative approach to projects and mentors staff to increase knowledge and professional advancement.

Professional training opportunities are encouraged and are generally paid for by the State.

The position has a standard 40-hour work week with a flexible schedule.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Located in the Atwood Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage, this position has a centrally located, interior private office. The DNR Survey Section’s culture focuses on collaboration and communication in an inclusive work environment. We focus on people’s strengths and continued professional development.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to be successful in this position include:

• Technical experience performing boundary surveys, subdividing land, preparing plans of survey, writing Survey Instructions, and estimating survey costs is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of various local Platting Authority requirements, including regulations and ordinances regarding subdivision of land, zoning restrictions, subdivision development standards, and road design and construction standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, and other common survey software.
• Demonstrate communication and technical writing skills, showing courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others. This may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Relate well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Be sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

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Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Alaska AND one year experience as a registered Land Surveyor.



Special Note:
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Alaska is required for appointment to this job class. Applicants registered in another state may apply, but appointment is conditional upon receiving Alaskan registration as a Professional Land Surveyor. Registration may be allowed without examination to applicants holding registration in another state with similar requirements.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At the time of application , the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Cover letter – see instructions below.

If selected for an interview , the applicant must provide the following:

• Three professional references.
• Driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This position requires licensure in Alaska as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required for this position. It should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience related to the desired position-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies listed above. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment. Failure to provide a cover letter may result in your application not being considered.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online; if you cannot attach it, fax or email it to the contact number below.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Gwen Gervelis, PLS

Title: Chief of Surveys

Phone: 907-269-8516

Email: gwen.gervelis@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.


For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)



Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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