Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) is looking for a Senior Land Surveyor (SLS) to join our Cadastral Team within the Real Estate Division. The SLS reports to the Cadastral Manager and is required to implement management skills and techniques necessary for project management. Makes assignment of work to team members and establishes dates for completion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for examining and verifying real property acquisition and easement documents to ensure there are no discrepancies or issues that could affect Navy real property ownership. This role requires an in-depth understanding of land surveying, real estate laws, land title, and the ability to work closely with clients, cartographers, realty specialists, appraisers and other land surveyors. The successful SLS candidate will have a strong background in land surveying, mapping, real estate, title examination, and will be committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for protecting real property, have a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Serve as a Senior Land Surveyor Project Leader and subject matter expert for in-house survey and mapping projects in support of the Real Estate Division installations.
• Perform in-depth searches of legal records, survey records, civil cases, state files and land title analysis to obtain information about Navy and Marine Corps installation boundaries and federal legislative jurisdiction.
• Review, prepare and oversee preparation of maps, plats, legal descriptions, and reports for intricate and complex surveying projects.
• Establish official land and water boundaries for deeds, leases, and other legal documents and provide expert witness testimony in a court of law.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro for preparation of maps and cartographic products for deployment to Navy Enterprise GIS.
• Preparing statements of work, government cost estimate for contracted survey and mapping projects and serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative monitoring contractor’s performance.

The ideal candidate must have the following experience:

• Expert professional knowledge and experience in applying the concepts, principles, and techniques of land surveying, including underlying mathematics and physical science, in combination with a practical knowledge of land ownership and general real estate laws making sound decisions and exercise sound judgement involved in complex survey projects.
• Expert professional knowledge of the laws, regulations, and standards applicable to surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, geodetic surveying, geodesy, remote sensing, cartography, geographic information systems, computer-aided mapping, aerial photo interpretation, and survey analysis adjustments.
• Excellent analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently while overseeing ongoing projects and other Cadastral staff.
• Extensive knowledge working with AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience with ArcGIS Pro.

* Partial telework may be available, subject to needs of the mission.

** Occasional travel may be expected to travel for this position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)/Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) or equivalent, in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia
• Must hold U.S. Citizenship
• Aged 18 or older at time of hire
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit

BENEFITS:

Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.

We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.

Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, alternate work schedules, transportations subsidies and telework may be authorized for eligible positions.

Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America’s warfighter.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.

If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply!