Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Office of Photogrammetry and Preliminary Investigation (a Supervising Transportation Surveyor), the incumbent provides the overlapping expertise of LiDAR and other remote sensing techniques, with photogrammetric products and services to effectively manage tasks under consultant contracts and to investigate and implement emerging technologies that fully meet the current and future needs of Caltrans transportation engineering staff.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
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).
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.
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:
Darin Similai
(279) 234-2335
Darin.Similai@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gabriela Buehrle
(916) 799-9751
gabriela.buehrle@dot.ca.gov
