The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Bridge Design (BD), Office of Photogrammetry & Preliminary Investigations (OP&PI), is recruiting to fill a Transportation Surveyor position located in Sacramento.
This is the entry, first working, and journey level of professional surveying work in Caltrans. Under the direction of the Preliminary Investigations Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (TSPC) or Senior Bridge Engineer (SBE), the Transportation Surveyor (TS) will perform the more-complex office and field duties in the Preliminary Investigations Branch. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting bridge site surveys, reducing and analyzing collected survey data using error analysis, adjustment and processing software, and integrating into CADD or modeling software. The TS will assist in planning and performing structure monitoring surveys and establishing control for topographic, bathymetric, and structural surveys. The TS will help implement and maintain coordination efforts between the Preliminary Investigations Branch, District Surveys, Bridge Design, Structure Hydraulics and Structure Maintenance. Traveling and driving to various locations throughout the State is required. Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a state owned, leased or personal vehicle to perform these duties.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor 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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