DISTRICT SURVEYOR AND MAPPER - 55013416

Date:  Jul 8, 2025


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Requisition No: 855785 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT SURVEYOR AND MAPPER - 55013416

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55013416 

Salary:  $100,615.78 - $130,208.65 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 559 / Surveying and Mapping

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON: Marybel Sulsona

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5143

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Marybel.Sulsona@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,552.72  ($118,371.50 / Annually)

 

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

 

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

 

The Work You Will Do:

District Surveyor and Mapper - District Five / District Design / Survey and Mapping

 

This position will lead and direct in the planning, scheduling, and administration of the Districts Surveying and Mapping Office.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

 

Where You Will Work:

District Five

Surveying and Mapping

719 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, FL 32720

 

Annual Salary Range:

$100,615.78 - $130,208.65

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Leads and directs in the planning, scheduling, and administration of the Districts Surveying and Mapping Office. The duties include the management of all staff, contracts, and consultants supporting Surveying and Mapping needs by the District or the Department. Directs the collection of survey data by both inhouse and consultant sources. Directs the preparation of right of way related maps by in-house and consultant personnel. Directs surveying & mapping records management storage and retrieval which includes all mapping products, field books and control data. Responsible for the procurement of title searches. Conveys land title documents for the acquisition of Right of Way and the disposal of surplus property. Reviews and establishes schedules for surveying and mapping activities, monitors all schedules and recommends corrective action if needed. Monitors and reviews the work of consultants by providing direction, oversight, and quality control in support of Surveying and Mapping. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees work. Ensures staff is receiving required training and pursues training for Department and program missions, and for staff professional and personal development. Communicates with Central Office the ideas and needs for current and future professional and technical training.

 

Assures work is performed in compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and all applicable Department policies and procedures. Manages a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program ensuring compliance with Department manuals, handbooks, bulletins, guidelines, directives, and other program wide best practices are met or exceeded.

 

Supports the District Design Engineer in the overall management of the District Design Office. Performs appropriate consultant acquisition duties (scoping, selections, negotiations) to ensure successful delivery of Work Program commitments. Coordinates all equipment, vehicles, tools, and budget in support of the activities of the Office.

 

Participate as an expert witness for the Department as required. Participate with staff, peers, and the Central Office in the development of policies and procedures that support the Departments Surveying and Mapping programs mission and vision.

 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of:

  • Principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing the surveying and mapping profession.
  • Department procedures, guidelines, and standards for the Offices of Surveying & Mapping, Design, and Right of Way.
  • Department Tier Level Business Plans.
  • Negotiating project scopes and staff hour estimates.

 

Skills in:

  • Solving engineering problems.
  • Utilizing structural design/analysis software, MathCAD and Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera).
  • Reading and interpreting structures and roadway construction plans.
  • Preparing project scopes of services and staff hour estimates.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Coach, mentor and motivate employees.

 

Ability to:

  • Manage a department business unit and supervise personnel comprised of managers, supervisors, professionals, technical, and administrative staff.
  • Adapt to other section needs.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Plan, organize, coordinate and manage multiple projects.
  • Solve complex management, project, and technical problems.
  • Monitor and assess the performance of subordinates and consultants.
  • Read and interpret legal descriptions, maps, plats, and plans.
  • Operate a personal computer using Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and etcetera)
  • Effectively coordinate and communicate with others, verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

  • Registration as a Professional Surveyor & Mapper in accordance with Florida Statute 472.

 

Other Job-Related Requirements:

  • Due to the nature of the position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

 

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

 

  • Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: 

DELAND, FL, US, 32720 DELAND, FL, US, 32724


Nearest Major Market: Daytona Beach