Licensed Land Surveyor

Professional work researching, preparing, reviewing and executing survey projects in St. Louis County.

Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $32.25 - $45.88 per hour.

This position is part of the   Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement   represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States , for St. Louis County,  on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class is responsible for independently performing advanced survey work. Duties include researching, comparing and reviewing computations from field and research evidence; preparing, completing and reviewing field notes, worksheets, certificates and related documents for accuracy and compliance with regulations. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.  CONSTANT : Finger, grasp and handle; talk / speak.  FREQUENT : Lift-push / pull while stationary and carry-push / pull while moving about up to 10 lbs; reach; bend neck; move about; sit; stand; walk; hearing close (proximity 0-5 ft) and distance (up to 20 ft); vision (near, midrange, far, depth and field, vision accommodation and color); works alone and with / around others; inside; outside and drive.  OCCASIONAL : Lift-push / pull while stationary and carry-push / pull while moving about up to 50 lbs; balance; feel; reach above shoulder; static neck position; rotate neck; wrist turn (right and left); maintain posture; crouch; kneel; squat; stoop / bend; twist (waist) and extended day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass / Fail) :   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in land surveying, geomatics, computer science, geography, geographic information systems or a closely related field.

Possession of a Minnesota Land Surveyor License.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM : Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process : Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-14. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. Please Note :   When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy / paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE : October 2, 2025 - Applicant screening to begin

Week of October 13, 2025 -  Supplemental question scoring to be completed

Week of October 27, 2025  -  Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at  www.stlouiscountymn.gov / jobdescriptions .

VETERANS PREFERENCE :

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you :

Veteran : DD214 noting character of service.

Disabled Veteran : DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran : DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran : DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click  Here .

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS :

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING :

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK :

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION :

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION :

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Compensation details : 32.25-39.43 Hourly Wage

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