Department of Transportation
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) the incumbent supervises, plans, coordinates and participates in the daily operations of a field survey crew while performing a wide variety of professional land surveying work, in a field setting.
As a working member of a Survey Crew, the incumbent directs and assists a field survey crew in daily assignments. Plans location and safety of crew work. Oversees tailgate safety meetings every 10 working days or more often as needed. Verifies project datums and project control. Directs survey crew in procedures to be used in fieldwork in conformance with the Surveys Manual. In consultation with the Senior Transportation Surveyor, determines the most appropriate survey methods and procedures to use on a particular project. Assigns tasks of survey crews members. Exercises "responsible charge" of crew's survey work as defined in the Land Surveyor's Act. Ensures that daily field survey operations are in compliance with legal requirements, policies and specifications.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (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.
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:
Knowledge of:
- Mathematics - Including algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Land Surveying
- Legal Descriptions
- Principles of Land Title
- California Coordinate System
- Computers and survey software
Ability to:
- Operate standard calculator to compute various mathematical equations and problems using algebraic, geometric and trigonometric calculations
- Read and understand maps and drawings to ensure appropriate and correct interpretation of information and data.
- Produce neat, accurate and professional looking field notes, make accurate surveying calculations, work well with others, complete work assignments timely and accurately, comply with department and district policies and procedures, use and adjust precision surveying instruments.
