Surveyor Advanced

As a statewide coordinator and specialist for local units of government and for the Plat Review program, oversee and check complex survey work of more than 350 state-licensed professional land surveyors for compliance with state statutes and administrative rules. Analyze and integrate a broad range of diverse, and often conflicting, state statutes, rules, and local land division ordinances in order to inform, persuade and negotiate solutions with surveyors, developers, state agency program directors, county planning agents and elected officials on developments throughout the state.

Instruct, direct and guide the work of local units of government in their review of land divisions for compliance and consistency with state platting laws, administrative rules and local land division ordinances. Delegate projects, monitor work assignments and review the work of staff surveyors and engineering technicians. Perform and oversee the necessary office computations and analysis of precise survey data.

Special Requirement: Must currently hold and maintain a Professional Land Surveying license from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and Professional Services. Additionally you are required to obtain a personal registration seal in compliance with the specifications outlined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 2.02.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

Starting salary for this position will be between $27.68 – $51.07 per hour. This position is classed as a Surveyor Advanced and is assigned to pay schedule/range 14-13. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An additional $1.00 per hour add-on will be provided to those that qualify based on valid licensure of a Land Surveyor with the Department of Safety & Professional Services.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. 

Qualified applicants will have the following:

1. Experience with the plat mapping process
2. Experience reviewing subdivision plat maps, certified survey maps, assessor’s plats, and understanding Chapter 236 of Wisconsin’ s state statutes (Platting Lands and Recording and Vacating Plats)
3. Technical writing skills and public presentation skills
4. Hold and maintain a Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. In addition, the letter of qualifications should explicitly address all four of the “Qualifications” listed above, using the exact wording from each of the four qualifications to begin at least one distinct paragraph for each of the four qualifications (e.g., “My experience with the plat mapping process includes…). Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Taylore Ransom by email at taylore.ransom@wisconsin.gov

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm CST on February 16, 2026.