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Land Research Survey Technician, Southwest Region

Salary

$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38620-12271

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Srvy Crew#2

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12271

Position Number

00069206

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

236632

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management

Worksite Address

4820 Route 711

City

Bolivar, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15923

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a Land Research Survey Technician for the Southwest Region. If you are passionate about collecting, analyzing, and evaluating land data while ensuring efficient and accurate surveys, this role is an ideal fit for you. It presents a fantastic opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation. With your solid understanding of surveying principles and your ability to work both independently and as part of a team, you will become a valuable asset to our organization.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role involves conducting technical land survey work under the close guidance of a Professional Licensed Surveyor, primarily within the designated region but also across the Commonwealth as needed. As a vital member of a survey crew, the position encompasses a range of field, office, and research activities essential for completing title-boundary, easement, and topographic surveys on Pennsylvania State Game Lands and similar locations. Responsibilities include performing land research in county offices to gather ownership information about current, past, and neighboring landowners, which entails constructing title chains, examining wills and estates, and abstracting deeds. Once ownership is established, the position requires executing technical tasks to measure existing field locations of both natural and artificial features, property boundaries, and the precise dimensions of land areas.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00069206) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Home Headquartered:This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as an Engineering Technician ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration ) involving technical land surveying experience including the research of land ownership and operation of both standard and electronic surveying instruments ;or

+ Three years of technical land surveying experience which included research of land ownership and operation of both standard electronic surveying instruments, and training or experience which affords a working knowledge of high school level algebra, plane geometry or trigonometry ;or

+ Any experience and training which affords the applicant the Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities.

Special Requirements:

+ You must possess a valid Class 1 Pennsylvania Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions .

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testonce for this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, expiration date, and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one full year or more involving technical land surveying experience including the research of land ownership and operation of both standard and electronic surveying instruments?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time technical land surveying experience which included research of land ownership and operation of both standard and electronic surveying instruments do you possess?

+ 3 or more years

+ 2 years but less than 3 years

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Have you completed any college coursework in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other field of engineering technology or related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ Yes

+ No

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – OPERATES SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

Operates and maintains both electronic (such as survey grade Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Electronic Total Stations, digital levels and data collectors, etc.) and conventional surveying instruments (such as rods, steel tape, automatic level, transit, etc.) used by the survey corps to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience as a crew chief operating both electronic and conventional surveying instruments used by survey corps to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area AND I have completed college-level coursework in surveying.

+ B. I have experience as a crew chief operating both electronic and conventional surveying instruments used by survey corps to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area. I have NOT completed college-level coursework in surveying.

+ C. I have experience as a crew member operating both electronic and conventional surveying instruments used by survey corps to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.

+ D. I have experience as a crew member operating electronic surveying instruments OR operating conventional surveying instruments used by survey corps to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.

+ E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in surveying.

+ F. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to operating surveying instruments.

+ Your level of responsibility.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – USES SURVEY SOFTWARE

Uses both desktop and mobile surveying software applications for downloading, reducing, and editing survey data for the creation of field to finish Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) files to produce accurate legal descriptions, property mosaics, and detailed survey reports.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience using survey software for downloading, reducing, and editing survey data for the creation of field to finish CADD files to produce accurate legal descriptions, property mosaics, and detailed survey reports.

+ B. I have experience downloading and reducing survey data for field to finish CADD files and creating reports. I have NOT edited the survey data.

+ C. I have experience downloading survey data for field to finish CADD files and creating reports. I have NOT reduced or edited the survey data.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in CADD software.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to using survey software.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – RESEARCHES RECORDS AND CREATES TITLE ABSTRACTS

Researches public and private records to obtain boundary ownership information by accessing county deed records, public right-of-ways, and existing GIS databases; analyzes information and creates title abstracts (i.e., constructing title chains, examination of wills and estates, constructing assessment histories, abstracting deeds and obtaining original warrant, patent and survey information).

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching public and private records to obtain boundary ownership information by accessing county deed records, public right-of-ways, and existing GIS databases AND creating title abstracts.

+ B. I have experience creating title abstracts. I have NOT researched records to obtain the information related to creating the abstract.

+ C. I have experience researching public and private records to obtain boundary ownership information by accessing county deed records, public right-of-ways, and existing GIS databases. I have NOT created title abstracts.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in real estate principles, real estate practice, or real estate fundamentals.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to researching records and creating title abstracts.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – DETERMINING MEASUREMENTS

Determines, computes, and lays out precise measurement of length, angle, elevation, area, and volume; establishes horizontal and vertical control systems; and generates survey plats and legal documents.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience as a crew chief determining, computing, and laying out precise measurement of length, angle, elevation, area, and volume; establishing horizontal and vertical control systems; AND analyzing and utilizing data collected to generate survey plats and legal documents.

+ B. I have experience as a crew member under supervision of a crew chief, determining, computing, and laying out precise measurement of length, angle, elevation, area, and volume; establishing horizontal and vertical control systems OR analyzing and utilizing data collected to generate survey plats and legal documents.

+ C. I have experience determining and computing precise measurement of length, angle, elevation, area, and volume. I have NOT laid out objects in the field, established horizontal and vertical control systems, nor generated survey plats and legal documents.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in trigonometry or geometry.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to determining measurement and analyzing or utilizing data.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

21

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – ANALYZE LAND DESCRIPTIONS

Analyzes land descriptions using computational plots of land parcels and overlaying results with connected warrant maps, assessment maps, topographic maps, survey maps, or aerial photographs to determine the extent and geometric relationships of property boundaries.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing land descriptions using computational plots of land parcels and overlaying results with connected warrant maps, assessment maps, topographic maps, survey maps, or aerial photographs AND determining the extent and geometric relationships of property boundaries.

+ B. I have experience determining geometric relationships of property boundaries. I do NOT have experience analyzing land descriptions and overlaying the results.

+ C. I have experience analyzing land descriptions using computational plots of land parcels and overlaying results with connected warrant maps, assessment maps, topographic maps, survey maps, or aerial photographs. I do NOT have experience determining geometric relationships.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in GIS or cartography.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

22

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing land descriptions or determining geometric relationships of property boundaries.

+ Your level of responsibility.

23

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov