Field Survey Project Manager/ Land Surveyor II
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Kansas Department of Transportation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Compensation:
• Annual Salary Range: $82,950.40 - $84,957.60
• Hourly Pay Range: $39.88 - $40.84
Employment Benefits:
• Work-Life Balance Programs:
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• For help managing daily life at no cost to you
• Infant at Work Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
• Employer paid basic group life
• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
• KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training programs.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This Land Surveyor II position is under the Bureau of Right of Way and covers the full State of Kansas. This position supervises the preliminary survey activities for the Bureau of Right of Way and manages the internal resources, along with coordination of consultant survey resources utilized by the Bureau.
The Land Surveyor is responsible for locating, establishing and/or relocating section corners, property corners and KDOT right of way, reviewing deeds and plans relative to project site, alignment recovery and establishment, vertical control recovery and benchmark establishment. This position also obtains elevations and topographic information, makes on site project inspections of survey operations to review all operations and trains appropriate District personnel in surveying and basic mathematics.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Land Surveying License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions is required.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of experience in highway route surveying
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a \"veteran\"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. Apply tot his job
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Compensation:
• Annual Salary Range: $82,950.40 - $84,957.60
• Hourly Pay Range: $39.88 - $40.84
Employment Benefits:
• Work-Life Balance Programs:
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• For help managing daily life at no cost to you
• Infant at Work Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
• Employer paid basic group life
• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
• KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training programs.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This Land Surveyor II position is under the Bureau of Right of Way and covers the full State of Kansas. This position supervises the preliminary survey activities for the Bureau of Right of Way and manages the internal resources, along with coordination of consultant survey resources utilized by the Bureau.
The Land Surveyor is responsible for locating, establishing and/or relocating section corners, property corners and KDOT right of way, reviewing deeds and plans relative to project site, alignment recovery and establishment, vertical control recovery and benchmark establishment. This position also obtains elevations and topographic information, makes on site project inspections of survey operations to review all operations and trains appropriate District personnel in surveying and basic mathematics.
View the full position description
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Land Surveying License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions is required.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of experience in highway route surveying
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a \"veteran\"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. Apply tot his job