Job Posting:
Transportation Surveyor - Project Support
JC-465982
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TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, employee will perform a wide variety of tasks related to land surveying generally in an office setting. Employee's primary function is that of a Project Surveyor; preparing field packages, checking the quality and accuracy of survey data, and creating office deliverables. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs and may be assigned to any office within District 8, which includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Telework may be available for a portion of the employees time base, at management's discretion.
PARF# 08-5-612 / JC-465982
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County.
While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Occasional travel may be required. The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office setting with artificial lighting and/or natural lighting. Above duties require the use of a computer for extended periods of time. Duties may also require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time to perform the duties of the position. Duties may also require the incumbent to work overtime. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work outdoors, on uneven terrain, and in various weather conditions. The incumbent may also be required to travel overnight on short-term assignments throughout the District for meetings, training, or field/office job assignments.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an education, a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts, LSIT, or LS certificate along with your State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
New to
State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or
minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, this is not required.
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Possess a valid Land-Surveyor-in-Training or equivalent certificate accepted by the California State Board of Registration or graduation from a four-year curriculum in surveying, surveying engineering or surveying geomatics accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training accepted by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be used in lieu of a certificate as a Land Surveyor in Training.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license
is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact JC-465982
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana,
CA
92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact JC-465982
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana,
CA
92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays
08:00 AM
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05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
A Transportation Surveyor must have a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of land surveying. The following knowledge, abilities, and skill sets are requirements necessary for this position:
- Knowledge of mathematics and basic science as applicable to land surveying (includes: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and error analysis); thorough understanding of Land Surveying Basics, including USPLSS, Principles of Land Title, Units of Measurement; Error Theory and Analysis, and State Plane Coordinate Systems (emphasis on CCS).
- Knowledge of computers and ability to use basic word processing, spreadsheet, email, and scheduling programs.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize various surveying and mapping computer programs, including CAD.
- Ability to learn / perform complex computations and adjustments utilizing various surveying tools, software, methods and procedures.
- Understand conventional and state-of-the-art surveying tools and equipment.
- Ability to research and compile evidence and documentation in support of boundary determination, survey control establishment and analysis, and various other project requirements.
- Knowledge of methods of boundary analysis and determination including the ability to interpret legal descriptions.
- Knowledge of the principles of boundary control, legal principles, and evidence and procedures for boundary location; land surveying techniques in performing surveying activities; ability to understand and interpret survey information,the and ability to interpret and explain drawings and details for construction projects.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the Public Resources Code (including Land Surveyor’s Act), Subdivision Map Act, and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors.
The incumbent must have the ability to:
- Communicate effectively with the public and other Caltrans staff;
- Effectively utilize new technology and procedures on project work;
- Exercise sound judgment and common sense when making decisions and formulating actions;
- Solve simple and complex surveying problems using mathematics and basic surveying principles;
- Perform, check, and verify the accuracy of surveying and R/W engineering calculations, including but not limited to, traverses, alignments, area, construction staking, and earthwork quantities;
- Read and comprehend, in both hard copy and online formats, a variety of departmental manuals, procedures, and guidelines including the Caltrans Surveys Manual, Caltrans Safety Manual, and the Caltrans Right of Way Manual;
- Interpret, understand, and produce maps and drawings depicting specific locales/regions, topograph clients, and management.
- Perform work with attention to detail, due diligence, and professional care.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Garcia
(213) 266-6552
Jessica.Garcia@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Amelia Pena
(213) 435-9524
Amelia.Pena@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)
to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Applications Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-465982), PARF# 08-5-612 and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
