Caltrans
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
Caltrans, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) Join to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) role at Caltrans. This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State aims to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with these objectives and the Civil Service rules. Position details include Job Code JC-493864, Position 911-308-3031-003, Working Title Land Surveys Field Branch Chief, Classification SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS). Work location is San Diego County. Telework: In Office. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Job Description And Duties
Under the general direction of the District Division Chief of the Division of Land Surveys, a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the Senior Transportation Surveyor plans, organizes, supervises, and directs the field activities of three to five Transportation Surveyor Party Chiefs, personnel including other Professional Land Surveyors, technicians, interns, and student assistants, and all field related activities to support Caltrans' Mission, Vision, and Goals. Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor's license is required. PARF# 11-6-141 / JC-493864. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility 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. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. Please take the Caltrans Recruitment survey to share how you found out about this job. Apply today to join our team. The Caltrans Career Compass tool is available to help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor's license is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for this position. Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in disqualification for the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not substitute for the SOQ. SOQ format: in response to listed criteria, not to exceed two pages, size 11 Arial font. Describe knowledge related to modern surveying technology for design, photogrammetry, boundary, monumentation and construction. Provide examples demonstrating leadership of an innovative team while balancing multiple projects to meet schedules and budgets. Describe experience leading a survey crew, managing vehicles, equipment, supplies, data/records management, quality assurance and quality control. Describe experience using AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, technical writing, customer communication, and project development teams. Describe experience supervising employees including mentoring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline. Describe experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and innovations that enhance worker and public safety. Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If eligibility is based on education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require a U.S. equivalency evaluation. See recommended evaluation agencies: nace s.org/members or aice-eval.org. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 10/10/2025. Who May Apply includes current incumbents, lateral transfers, reinstatement, list/LEAP eligibility, SROA/Surplus candidates, and those eligible for Training and Development assignments. Applications will be screened; only the most qualified will advance. How To Apply: Submit applications electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov or via the alternative methods listed. Include STD 678 or equivalent, and all required documents. If submitting hard copy, send to the address provided in the job posting. Required documents: State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678 or online), resume (optional), and SOQ. Reasonable accommodations requests should be made at the time of scheduling the interview. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Government Administration Note: This posting also mentions other roles and unrelated content; this refined description focuses on the Caltrans Senior Transportation Surveyor role and excludes extraneous items.
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) Join to apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) role at Caltrans. This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State aims to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with these objectives and the Civil Service rules. Position details include Job Code JC-493864, Position 911-308-3031-003, Working Title Land Surveys Field Branch Chief, Classification SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS). Work location is San Diego County. Telework: In Office. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Job Description And Duties
Under the general direction of the District Division Chief of the Division of Land Surveys, a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the Senior Transportation Surveyor plans, organizes, supervises, and directs the field activities of three to five Transportation Surveyor Party Chiefs, personnel including other Professional Land Surveyors, technicians, interns, and student assistants, and all field related activities to support Caltrans' Mission, Vision, and Goals. Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor's license is required. PARF# 11-6-141 / JC-493864. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility 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. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. Please take the Caltrans Recruitment survey to share how you found out about this job. Apply today to join our team. The Caltrans Career Compass tool is available to help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor's license is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for this position. Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in disqualification for the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not substitute for the SOQ. SOQ format: in response to listed criteria, not to exceed two pages, size 11 Arial font. Describe knowledge related to modern surveying technology for design, photogrammetry, boundary, monumentation and construction. Provide examples demonstrating leadership of an innovative team while balancing multiple projects to meet schedules and budgets. Describe experience leading a survey crew, managing vehicles, equipment, supplies, data/records management, quality assurance and quality control. Describe experience using AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, technical writing, customer communication, and project development teams. Describe experience supervising employees including mentoring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline. Describe experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and innovations that enhance worker and public safety. Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If eligibility is based on education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require a U.S. equivalency evaluation. See recommended evaluation agencies: nace s.org/members or aice-eval.org. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 10/10/2025. Who May Apply includes current incumbents, lateral transfers, reinstatement, list/LEAP eligibility, SROA/Surplus candidates, and those eligible for Training and Development assignments. Applications will be screened; only the most qualified will advance. How To Apply: Submit applications electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov or via the alternative methods listed. Include STD 678 or equivalent, and all required documents. If submitting hard copy, send to the address provided in the job posting. Required documents: State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678 or online), resume (optional), and SOQ. Reasonable accommodations requests should be made at the time of scheduling the interview. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Government Administration Note: This posting also mentions other roles and unrelated content; this refined description focuses on the Caltrans Senior Transportation Surveyor role and excludes extraneous items.
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