Land Surveyor 12 (Remote Sensing Specialist) - Bureau of Development
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Land Surveyor 12 (Remote Sensing Specialist) - Bureau of Development
Salary
$30.54 - $44.52 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5901-25-BOD-45-LS12-AP
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
09/10/2025
Closing Date
9/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Do you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and precision data collection? At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), we're looking for a motivated professional to join our Survey Support Section as a remote sensing specialist. In this statewide role, you'll use state-of-the-art terrestrial and aerial survey hardware and software (including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanners, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and thermal sensors) to support projects that improve Michigan's roads, bridges and environment. This position offers the chance to apply your expertise to a wide range of projects, while gaining professional growth opportunities as you research, test and advance new survey methods that shape the future of transportation.
In the MDOT Bureau of Development (BOD), you will be part of a team that supports the backbone of Michigan's transportation projects.You will directly impact how efficiently projects are delivered across the state. You will also have the opportunity to grow your skills in training, technology and performance analysis, all while making a difference in the way we connect people, communities and the economy through transportation.
As the next remote sensing specialist, you will be responsible for:
Serving as the recognized resource for coordinating remote sensing activities, including acquiring, processing and providing design survey deliverables using UAS photogrammetric and LiDAR mapping.
Reviewing survey requests to determine the most effective methods and procedures for mapping projects.
Ensuring a safe working environment in field operations.
Researching, testing and developing methods and workflows for technical applications of static and UAS equipment.
Reviewing, interpreting and disseminating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations and MDOT Office of Aeronautics policies and procedures.
Maintaining UAS hardware and software updates.
Performing ongoing remote sensing activities, including promoting, improving and implementing remote sensing technology in the department.
Serving as the BOD liaison to MDOT's Office of Aeronautics and the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB)'s Center for Shared Solutions (CSS).
Begin your journey with MDOT today!
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Land Surveyor 12 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
Land Surveyor 12 position description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/LANSRVYAA01R.pdf)
All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in surveying.
Experience
Three years of professional experience conducting land surveys equivalent to a Land Surveyor, including one year equivalent to a Land Surveyor P11.
Additional Requirements and 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 (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) 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 theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)
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.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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LANSRVY - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in surveying? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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LANSRVYA - Do you possess at least three years of professional experience conducting land surveys?
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Although not required, do you possess a Professional Surveyor License issued by the State of Michigan? If so, please attach a copy of the licensure to your application.
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Do you possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate? If so, please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.
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If you do not possess an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, are you willing and able to obtain one within 6 months of the date of hire into this position?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).
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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
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If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.
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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
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Please select your level of experience processing static LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Please select your level of experience processing mobile LiDAR data. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Please select your level of experience processing UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) LiDAR data. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Please select your level of experience utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment to establish horizontal and vertical control. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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Please select your level of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) experience. If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process.
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This position requires travel statewide and occasional overnight stays. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
MDOT TRAC Program
MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
MI Construction Career Days
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Transportation
Address
425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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