Job Description

Salary

$5,369.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

135256

Department

Department of Design & Construction

Division

Land

Opening Date

11/16/2025

Closing Date

11/22/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Information

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Shape Hawaii's landscapes through precision surveying and thoughtful land research

Are you a detail-oriented surveyor ready to make a tangible impact on Hawaii's public lands? The

Department of Design and Construction

,

Land Division

, Sewers and Drainage Survey Section, is looking for a Journey-Level Land Surveyor to tackle moderate difficult land surveys, prepare precise maps, and research historical land records that guide critical decisions for land management, development, and conversation. This role combines technical skill, analytical thinking and knowledge of Hawaii's land history. This is an exciting opportunity for Land Surveyors who are passionate about precision, enjoy solving challenging surveying problems, and take pride in mapping out Hawaii's 'aina.

What You Will Do

:Use Coordinate Geometry (COGO) and Computer-Aided Drafting Design (CADD) software to calculate closures, plot boundaries, and prepare topographic and boundary maps. Conduct detailed research using Hawaiian land laws, Land Court rules, historical decisions, and land tenure history to support survey determinations. Perform moderately difficult calculations, including triangulation computations, magnetic survey correction, and survey closures, ensuring accuracy in all survey results. Conduct fieldwork as required verify boundaries, re-establish corners, and collect survey data, using modern instruments and methods. Review and verify maps and descriptions prepared by by other agencies or private entities for accuracy and consistency. Prepared detailed documentation of survey methods, findings, and recommendations. Perform other related duties of the position.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral for further consideration for the current vacancy, as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Additional Job Information

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Applications must be submitted online by

November 22

,

2025

,

11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.



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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geo-Science or an Engineering Specialty.



Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For example:
1. Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) as a journey level Drafting Technician, journey level Engineering Technician, or similar area related to land surveying work may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.

If available, p

lease attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

EXPEREINCE REQUIREMENT

:

Two years of non-registered

professional land surveying

experience, one of which must have included the application of

Hawaii land laws, Land Court rules, decisions and procedures,

and

Hawaii's land tenure history

.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Current valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.



EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%

Employer

City and County of Honolulu

Address

650 South King Street, 10th Floor



Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone

(808) 768-8536

Website

https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/