Land Surveyor 1 - LTNP (PCN 10-N25035)
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Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
Description:
Salary: $3,144.75 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Long Term Nonperm
Job Number: 49996
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Land Surveyor 1 in Anchorage, Alaska.
What You Will Be Doing:
Writing Survey Instructions, which range in size. The incumbent evaluates State, Federal, and other records to determine document inter-relationships and significance, establishing survey standards, techniques, and methods unique to each project. Plat Reviews of submitted surveys, including field notes and commutations, to ensure compliance with instructions, statutes, and standards. Considers original instructions while accounting for potential changes and checks accuracy and completeness. Survey determination ensures the land is adequately surveyed for transfer of title. Evaluates existing surveyors for statutory requirements. As-Built Survey Reviews. provides a professional review of submitted surveys.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The DNR's 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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located in the Attwood Building in downtown Anchorage and has a centrally located cubicle.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Mining, Land & Water.
Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(c). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Additional Required Information
** Please read the below information carefully. **
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
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 "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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 clearly 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.
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 should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
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
For assistance with your password, please visit .
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Gwen Gervelis
Chief Surveyor
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 (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01
Please rate your level of proficiency in Surveying: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth's surface.
02
Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
03
Please rate your level of proficiency in Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
04
Please rate your level of proficiency in Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
05
I understand that to be considered for this position, my knowledge, skills, experience, and ability to perform the required tasks-- as outlined by the minimum qualifications and position-specific competencies--must be clearly documented in this application. Submitting a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Failure to provide a complete application may result in disqualification from consideration for this job opening.
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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Long Term Nonperm
Job Number: 49996
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Mining, Land & Water
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 21
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Land Surveyor 1 in Anchorage, Alaska.
What You Will Be Doing:
Writing Survey Instructions, which range in size. The incumbent evaluates State, Federal, and other records to determine document inter-relationships and significance, establishing survey standards, techniques, and methods unique to each project. Plat Reviews of submitted surveys, including field notes and commutations, to ensure compliance with instructions, statutes, and standards. Considers original instructions while accounting for potential changes and checks accuracy and completeness. Survey determination ensures the land is adequately surveyed for transfer of title. Evaluates existing surveyors for statutory requirements. As-Built Survey Reviews. provides a professional review of submitted surveys.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The DNR's 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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The DNR Survey Section is a team of 20 staff dedicated to providing superior surveying services to the State and the people of Alaska.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located in the Attwood Building in downtown Anchorage and has a centrally located cubicle.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
- Surveying: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth's surface.
- Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Click here to learn more about working for the Division of Mining, Land & Water.
Minimum Qualifications
Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(c). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Additional Required Information
** Please read the below information carefully. **
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials:
- Professional Land Surveyors License.
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 "" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
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 clearly 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.
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 should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.
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
For assistance with your password, please visit .
For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Gwen Gervelis
Chief Surveyor
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 (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
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- 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
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
01
Please rate your level of proficiency in Surveying: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth's surface.
- Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
- Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
- Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
- Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
- None of the above.
02
Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
- Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
- Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
- Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
- Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
- None of the above.
03
Please rate your level of proficiency in Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
- Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
- Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
- Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
- None of the above.
04
Please rate your level of proficiency in Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
- Mastery: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed all relevant concepts, procedures, and practices and facilitate knowledge transfer to others.
- Fluency: Able to successfully apply all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have successfully performed the concepts, procedures, and practices independently.
- Literacy: Ability to communicate all relevant concepts, procedures and practices of the subject area. I have limited application or practice.
- Discovery: Awareness of basic/fundamental concepts, procedures, and practices of the subject area.
- None of the above.
05
I understand that to be considered for this position, my knowledge, skills, experience, and ability to perform the required tasks-- as outlined by the minimum qualifications and position-specific competencies--must be clearly documented in this application. Submitting a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Failure to provide a complete application may result in disqualification from consideration for this job opening.
- I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
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