Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans), incumbent will work as a first‑line supervisor planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys. In addition, incumbent will train subordinates to perform land survey duties including, but not limited to, operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. As a working first line supervisor, incumbent will also perform all required supervisor duties. Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor’s License is required. Incumbent must maintain a valid Class C driver’s license to operate a state owned or leased vehicle.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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.
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a California Land Surveyor License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
