Statewide Survey Manager

Salary: $42.09 - $66.76 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44513
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8281 DOT Central Precon Admin
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Calvin Rampton Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a highly motivated person who can work independently with little supervision to oversee statewide support of field surveying practices and administer the UDOT Surveying and Geomatics Standards. You will provide support applying UDOT standards to UDOT region's field surveying crews and all personnel who perform surveying for the department such as consultants and contractors. You will also provide support for implementing full 3D design and 3D engineered models as it is related to surveying practices and technologies. You will supervise a statewide survey field specialist and consultant staff.

Principal Duties
As the Statewide Survey Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Applying intensive and diversified knowledge of surveying and engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Employing knowledge of a wide variety of surveying field and office operation methods in the statewide activities
• Supporting topographic survey needs statewide for proposed projects with advanced survey instruments such as GPS, EDM, Lidar, UAS, etc.
• Providing solutions and procedures to support horizontal and vertical control throughout the selected corridors and reference to various control monuments.
• Transferring field data from various surveying techniques to DGN drawing files and digital terrain models.
• Performing a quality control survey.
• Gathering of evidence via research of public records i.e. deeds, easements and plats etc. as well as, locating physical evidence on the ground with surveying instruments i.e. EDM and GPS etc. for boundary determination.
• Directing reviews and preparing right of way design plans, ownership records, easements and deeds of conveyance for acquisition and surplus of real property.
• Facilitating questions, claims, disputes, and conflicts involving the general public and other government agencies concerning UDOT properties and right of way.
• Distributing requested public records of right of way to the public in accordance to policies and GRAMA regulations.
• Completing title searches and abstracts to identify ownership of property, easements and right of way in the County Recorder Office and other relevant repositories.
• Making decisions independently on surveying/engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work
• Planning, monitoring and performing Quality Assurance of all statewide surveying activities being performed statewide, such as Survey Control, Base Mapping, Photogrammetry, Construction, Maintenance, and Archival activities
• Coordinating the maintenance of existing and new right-or-way files, maps, documents and correspondence in department and region record keeping systems.
• Coordinating Region assistance with the public, other government agencies and other groups within the department with questions and requests regarding, property management, access management, right-of-way documents, claims, disputes, and conflicts involving department property
• Coordinating and/or acting as liaison between Region Right of Way and other agencies, divisions, organizations, or consultants.
• Estimating workforce needs and schedules, and assigning work to meet completion dates, to meet client and project goals.
• Evaluating division processes and results obtained and recommending major changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Analyzing, summarizing and/or reviewing data and report findings; interpreting results and/or findings; discussing and/or making recommendations with appropriate parties

Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must have:

• At least six (6) years surveying/right of way experience
• A Bachelor's degree, or higher in a field related to surveying or right of way OR equivalent experience
• Must have a valid driver's license or be able to obtain one within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must be licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Utah, or able to become licensed within the first 6 months of hire.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:

• At least five (5) years of experience in the transfer or sale of real property
• Experience in UDOT Right of Way Design, Microstation and InRoads
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot's license
• Experience with utilization of UAV technology
• Experience with surveying/right of way experience in the State of Utah

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• While this position is primarily office-based, some field work is required. During field assignments, expect working conditions and physical demands typical of a field environment.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Applicable follow up questions must be answered or your application may be removed from consideration or you may not receive credit for your experience. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.

• I have read and understand the above statement

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Do you have a valid driver's license or are you able to obtain one within the first 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• Able to obtain
• No

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Are you licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Utah, or are you able to become licensed within the first 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• Able to become licensed
• No

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How many years of surveying/right of way experience do you have?

• None
• 1 year or less
• 2 - 3 completed years
• 4 - 5 completed years
• 6 - 7 completed years
• 8 - 9 completed years
• 10 or more years

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Please provide a brief summary, including specific examples and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have any surveying/right of way experience specifically in the State of Utah?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide a brief summary, including specific examples and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a field related to surveying or right of way? If yes, you must upload a copy of your transcripts or degree. Failure to upload documentation may result in disqualification from this recruitment.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have with the transfer or sale of real property?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 completed years
• 3 - 4 completed years
• 5 - 6 completed years
• 7 - 8 completed years
• 9 - 10 completed years
• More than 10 years

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Please provide a brief summary, including specific examples and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have any experience in UDOT Right of Way Design, Microstation and/or InRoads?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide a brief summary, including specific examples and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any experience with utilization of UAV technology?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide a brief summary, including specific examples and where you gained the experience.
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.

• Yes
• No

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If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
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• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)

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