District Land Survey Manager

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Application Deadline: 11/18/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Sikeston, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The district land survey manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and representing the district on all surveying issues, including right of way acquisition and disposition and the marking of department boundaries to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Manages all land survey operations within a district, including the review and approval of deeds, survey plans, project survey control, and survey monumentation for compliance with department policies, procedures and guidance, federal and state laws and regulations, and management directives; signs and seals location survey plans as necessary.
• Supervises multiple survey crews in the preparation of surveys for department projects; evaluates project needs, resources, and assigns work to project personnel accordingly; coordinates survey efforts with department personnel.
• Oversees and ensures successful utilization of the performance management process; assigns employees to the role of coach and/or partner; ensures appropriate training is provided to all district survey employees.
• Provides expertise/knowledge of survey methods for design and construction survey methods, including participation on design core teams and in field checks related to land acquisition or disposition.
• Checks and reviews survey plans from consultants for compliance with department standards and any laws and regulations.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Missouri
• Four years of experience as a Professional Land Surveyor
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

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Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Contact Details: [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.