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Land Surveyor 9-P11 (Region Surveyor) - Superior Region

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$30.03 - $50.61

per hour

Type

Closes

March 31, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves conducting land surveys for transportation projects in Michigan's Superior Region, including fieldwork, data processing, and preparing reports for construction.

The role also includes training team members, managing survey tasks, and supporting GIS data collection and consultant contracts.

It's a good fit for someone with a surveying degree and hands-on experience who enjoys outdoor work and mentoring others in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a major in surveying
  • Valid driver's license
  • For Land Surveyor 9: No specific experience required
  • For Land Surveyor 10: One year of professional land surveying experience equivalent to Land Surveyor 9
  • For Land Surveyor P11: Two years of professional land surveying experience, including one year equivalent to Land Surveyor 10
  • Ability to perform field surveys and process survey data
  • Knowledge of survey methods, procedures, and GIS data collection

Full Job Description

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This Land Surveyor position is responsible for performing a variety of survey support assignments applying education and experience while acquiring the knowledge of the methods and procedures applicable to perform and review surveys under supervision as a member of the Region Survey staff.

This position has the responsibility of coordinating, training, and mentoring survey tasks for Superior Region employees while performing field surveys and processing survey data to complete design surveys.

This position compiles and prepares Survey Information Sheets and Monument Preservation Packages for construction projects and assist the unit with Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection and performs support duties associated with the administration of consultant contracts.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform surveying assignments.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in surveying.

Experience

Land Surveyor 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Land Surveyor 10
One year of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor 9.

Land Surveyor P11
Two years of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor, including one year equivalent to a Land Surveyor 10.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Possess a valid driver's license.

If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents.

Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

This position will be located at one of the following locations:
  • Region Materials and Testing Lab: 816 Clark Dr, Gladstone MI 49837

  • Ishpeming TSC: 100 S. Westwood Dr, Ishpeming MI 49849

  • Crystal Falls TSC: 120 Tobin Alpha Rd, Crystal Falls MI 49920

  • Newberry TSC: 14113 State Hwy M28, Newberry MI 49868

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LandSurveyor.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.

Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5272296