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About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $62,186- $102,607. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $70,000 – $90,000.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 140 hours (over 3weeks of vacation) of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year. 
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work 3-5 days per week on-site.  Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at 26100 East 68th Ave., Aurora, CO 80019

What You’ll Do 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Topographic surveys
• Point staking for airfield paint layout
• Assist in creating legal descriptions and exhibits for lease areas
• Make recommendations to the land surveyor in responsible charge for project compliance, approval, or denial
• Monitoring existing structures for movement
• QA/QC of ongoing construction projects
• Maintain survey equipment
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal

What You’ll Bring 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player eager to join a diverse group of survey professionals. They will share their experience and energy in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and data collection software
• Proficiency with Trimble equipment
• Records management
• Experience in field surveying and office surveying

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Experience: None
• Education: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Licensure & Certification: requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Enrollment as a Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) issued by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and professional Land Surveyors at the time of application. Enrollment as a Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) by another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement providing the applicant is enrolled by the State of Colorado by the completion of the probationary period. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until May 9th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 9th, 2025, by end of business to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE2175 Land Surveyor Staff

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$62,186.00 – $102,607.00

Starting Pay

Based on education, relevant experience and internal equity

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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