Job Details

Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2025-11

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill immediate and future vacancies located at the Oahu District Office, Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Salary: $4,495 to $5,472 per month (SR-18, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of the Department of Human Resources website.

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at ...@hawaii.gov before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2025-11 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2025-11 LAND SURVEYOR I (OAHU).

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides land survey support for highway construction projects and highway special maintenance projects.
• Serves as instrumentman on a variety of surveys such as preliminary, topographic, construction, or boundary surveys, using survey instruments like transit, level, theodolite, etc.
• Reduces and plots field notes and performs related computations.
• May serve as chief-of-party on routine surveys.
• Compiles survey data from maps, deeds, land titles, metes and bounds descriptions, or other sources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the U.S.
• Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in land surveying, geo-science, or engineering.
• Driver's License: Valid Hawaii driver's license required at the time of appointment.
• Lifting Ability: Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. unassisted and 125 lbs. assisted.
• Relevant substitutions may apply as per the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For assistance, call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) ###-####.

Notification: The department will use email to notify applicants about application status. Ensure your contact information is current and accessible.

Testing: The exam will evaluate your education and experience. In-person interviews or further testing may be required, and applicants must be available to participate at their own expense.

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly. Referral may depend on application receipt date and other factors.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): A federal program that forgives remaining student loan balance after 120 qualifying payments while employed in public service. More info at

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