Professional Land Surveyor I - Durango
State of Colorado
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Posted: February 7, 2026 (6 days ago)
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Surveyor
El Paso County
Surveyor's Office
Location
El Paso County, Colorado, 80910
Salary
$8,297.12 - $8,297.12
per year
Type
Full Time
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Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This role involves serving as the appointed Surveyor for El Paso County, Colorado, overseeing land surveying matters for a one-year term starting in 2026 with a fixed statutory salary.
It's a public office position that comes with standard county benefits like health insurance and retirement plans, but excludes pay for any additional contracted work.
A good fit would be a licensed professional land surveyor who lives in the county, has a clean criminal record, and is passionate about public service in land management.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizen and resident of Colorado and El Paso County at the time of appointment
- Provide a complete set of fingerprints to a qualified law enforcement agency
- No convictions, guilty pleas, or nolo contendere pleas to any felony under federal or state law
- Hold an active Colorado professional land surveyor license
- Submit a letter of interest, CV/resume, and relevant credentials
- Available to serve from January 1, 2026, to January 12, 2027
Full Job Description
Solicitation of Interest – Surveyor Appointee
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners is appointing a vacancy in the Office of Surveyor, commencing on January 1, 2026, and ending on January 12, 2027.
The statutory Surveyor's annual salary for the pending term is $8,297.12, which will remain in effect throughout the appointment period. This does not include any work the County authorizes and contracts.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
The Board will consider the following qualifications in making its appointment to the Office of Surveyor pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-10-904:
- Candidate is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Colorado and of the County as of the date of appointment; and
- Candidate provides a complete set of fingerprints to a qualified law enforcement agency; and
- Candidate has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge under federal or state law; and
- Candidate is a Colorado-licensed professional land surveyor.
The Board has discretion to waive certain requirements and consider additional factors in making its appointment.
In lieu of an application, please click APPLY above and upload the following:
- A letter of interest for the Office of Surveyor.
- Attach a CV/Resume and Relevant Credentials
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