Professional Land Surveyor 1 - NY HELPS

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Professional Land Surveyor 1 - NY HELPS Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $91298 to $115252 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 25% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Schenectady Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Rd. City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12306 Duties Description The Professional Land Surveyor 1 position reports to the Regional Real Property Supervisor (Real Estate Officer 1) and assists in the management of administrative matters and land acquisition projects in Region 4. The incumbent will be responsible for directing the regional land surveying unit, including supervision of survey staff and certification of maps prepared by staff under their direction. This position emphasizes quality control and technical direction, ensuring the integrity of survey relate products while also providing expert testimony in legal matters.Duties:- Exercises independent professional judgment as an expert on complex state landboundary determinations.- Establishes standards and procedures utilized in surveying and pursuestechnological and procedural advances that would increase the efficiency ofoperations.- Sets policy for the collection and use of survey data, the balancing and processingof field survey data, and interpretation of New York State Laws.- Manages the project schedule priorities and staff or consultant resources that arenecessary to administer the land surveying program and ensure quality of surveyresults.- Provide scoping, review and approval of consultant surveys.- Provide administrative supervision, professional guidance, and technical directionto staff.- Signs and stamps, with their professional seal, department survey maps per StateEducation law, as prepared under their direction.- Assists the Attorney Generalu2019s Office in case preparation and testifies as an expertwitness in the defense of land title and state land boundaries.- Responsible for the maintenance of regional survey and land records.- Research internal and public records for survey and title information related toadministrative matters and in support of land acquisition projects.- Provide direct supervision and technical direction to field and/or office staff andprovide guidance and direction to survey consultants.- Supervise staff performing property boundary surveys utilizing applicable surveyprinciples and practices. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment,which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:Promotion: Possession of a New York State Land Surveyoru2019s license and current registration and one year of service as an Assistant Land Surveyor.Open Competitive: Possession of a New York State Land Surveyoru2019s license and current Registration. Candidates may also be appointed via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service law. Additional Comments Must have a valid driveru2019s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement Systemu2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentialsu2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costu2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Heath Boomhower Telephone 518-402-9273 Fax 518-402-9038 Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-204013 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

Created: 2025-12-05