County/State Boundary Surveyor

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

60032392

Grade

NC18

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

About NCEM:

The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina''s resiliency through active collaboration,

communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

About Hazard Mitigation:

The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation

About the Position:

Primary Duties/Responsibilities of Position:

The County/State Boundary Surveyor performs professional land surveying, geodetic, legal boundary research, and field data collection and verification supporting the maintenance and documentation of North Carolina's county and state boundary datasets. The position investigates boundary locations; evaluates historical, legal, and survey evidence; conducts field surveys; and prepares accurate spatial data, signed and sealed survey plats (NC General Statute 47-30 plats), survey reports, and supporting records.

This role supports the authoritative county and state boundary information used for planning, siting, impact analysis, mapping, transportation coordination, and other public purposes throughout North Carolina's 100 counties.

(https://geodeticsurvey.nc.gov/pages/County-and-State-Boundaries.htm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys to locate, recover, verify, and document county and state boundary monuments, corners, lines, and related survey control.
• Research deeds, plats, legislative acts, court decisions, historic maps, survey records, geodetic control records, and other evidence relevant to boundary determination.
• Apply sound boundary-surveying principles to analyze potentially conflicting physical, documentary, and geospatial evidence.
• Perform GNSS/GPS, total-station, leveling, terrestrial measurement, and other survey observations needed to establish or verify boundary positions.
• Process, adjust, quality-check, and document survey observations using accepted geodetic and land-surveying methods.
• Develop and maintain NC General Statute 47-30 plats, signed and sealed survey reports, coordinate geometry, metadata, maps, and associated records for county and state boundaries.
• Prepare county/state boundary plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, survey reports, technical memoranda, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Sign, seal and record county/state boundary plats in county Register of Deeds and provide the data to the Secretary of State's office.
• Maintain clear documentation of methodology, source evidence, monument condition, coordinate values, datum information, and survey accuracy.
• Coordinate with county governments, adjoining states, federal agencies, Professional Land Surveyors, attorneys, property owners, NCDOT units, Secretary of State and other public agencies regarding boundary-related matters.
• Respond to requests for technical information and provide professional guidance concerning the appropriate use and limitations of published boundary data.
• Assist in reviewing and updating statewide county boundary and state boundary mapping products.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including safe work practices near roadways, in remote areas, and around active construction or transportation facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on 10/29/2026.

All new hires are required to report on-site/in-office for the first 90 days of employment

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of and experience performing boundary surveys and boundary survey research.
• Experience using Global Navigation Satellite System and total stations equipment to perform geodetic or boundary surveys.
• Experience with signing, sealing and recording NC General Statute 47-30 plats in county Register of Deeds.

Licensed North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor

Supplemental Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. · International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Ashley Minnick

Recruiter Email:

ASHLEY.MINNICK@NCDPS.GOV

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