LAND SURVEYOR I (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
City and County of Honolulu
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $5k+/mo
- Location
- Oahu, HI, HI
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description

Build a lasting career with the City!
The Department of Design and Construction, Land Division, is hiring for a Land Surveyor I. The position is based in Honolulu, and under the direct supervision of the Land Surveyor V or the project surveyor, the Land Surveyor I will perform routine land surveying work and receive specific instructions in following well-established land surveying practices.
What You Will Do:
- Use computer aided drafting design (CADD) and coordinate geometry (COGO) software for the preparation of sketches, worksheets and maps for acquisition, disposal and appraisal purposes.
- Make closures and area computations for simple parcel, Land Court and subdivision maps.
- Adjust and compute simple triangulations and traverses and coordinate positions.
- Assist in simple land title studies, researches and reports.
- Upon successful completion of probation and demonstration of satisfactory work performance and years of experience at each level, a Land Surveyor I may progress up to a Land Surveyor III that independently performs moderately difficult professional land surveying work.
- Promotional opportunities beyond the Land Surveyor III may also be available upon attaining a State of Hawaii professional land surveyor license, offering expanded opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
| Class Title | Salary Range | Current Pay |
| Land Surveyor I | SR-18 | $4,725 |
| Land Surveyor II | SR-20 | $5,107 |
| Land Surveyor III | SR-22 | $5,527 |
| Land Surveyor IV | SR-24 | $6,221 |
| Land Surveyor V | SR-26 | $6,728 |
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today to make a difference in your community!
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geo-Science or an Engineering Specialty.
Students who will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in the current semester may apply. However, you must submit an official document verifying graduation from an accredited four-year college of university with a Bachelor's degree in order to be hired.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application unless otherwise noted. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.