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Caltrans: California Department of Transportation

Transportation Surveyor Party Chief

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409

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Transportation Surveyor Party Chief

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (TS‑PC) is the first professional qualified supervisory level requiring a valid California Land Surveyors’ License or equivalent. The TS‑PC may be assigned the supervision of both professional and technical staff and shall be in direct and responsible charge of survey field crews and operations. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license when operating State vehicles. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs and could be assigned to any office within District 8, which includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Responsibilities

Direct the proper use, care, and storage of various precise surveying instruments. Implement methods used in the practice of precise surveying as described in the Caltrans Surveys Manual. Implement current Safety procedures as described in the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Illness and Injury Prevention Program. Supervise the operation of the departmental data collection system. Supervise the research, verification, and adjustment of survey data. Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of professional boundary location and determination as they relate to the practice of Land Surveying as defined in the Land Surveyor’s Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Direct a survey crew in fulfilling the State of California’s responsibility to perpetuate and monument existing facilities as defined in the Land Surveyors' Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Interpret preliminary design requests and construction plans. Experience with the following software and hardware: Microsoft Office Applications, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, and Starnet. Experience interpreting and reading construction plans and record maps. Ability to read, interpret, and produce required records. Experience with and utilizing surveying methods and equipment, i.e. GPS (RTK, RTN, & Static), Total Stations, Data Collectors and Digital Levels. Experience performing complex surveying work from Field to Finish. Experience performing duties at a lead or supervisory level. Recognize and report any possible hazards or safety violations. Recognize and implement the principles of effective communication, personnel management and supervision. Recognize the supervisor’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in employee hiring, development, and promotion. Recognize the supervisor’s responsibility for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Qualifications

Possession of a valid California Land Surveyors’ License (Certificate of Registration issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Education, experience, and certification must demonstrate how the minimum qualifications are met. Experience with Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, Starnet, GPS (RTK, RTN & Static), Total Stations, Data Collectors and Digital Levels. Desirable Qualifications

Direct the proper use, care, and storage of various precise surveying instruments. Implement methods used in the practice of precise surveying as described in the Caltrans Surveys Manual. Implement current Safety procedures as described in the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Illness and Injury Prevention Program. Supervise the operation of the departmental data collection system. Supervise the research, verification, and adjustment of survey data. Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of professional boundary location and determination as they relate to the practice of Land Surveying as defined in the Land Surveyors’ Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Direct a survey crew in fulfilling the State of California’s responsibility to perpetuate and monument existing facilities as defined in the Land Surveyors' Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Interpret preliminary design requests and construction plans. Experience with the following software and hardware: Microsoft Office Applications, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, and Starnet. Experience interpreting and reading construction plans and record maps. Ability to read, interpret, and produce required records. Experience with and utilizing surveying methods and equipment, i.e. GPS (RTK, RTN, & Static), Total Stations, Data Collectors and Digital Levels. Experience performing complex surveying work from Field to Finish. Experience performing duties at a lead or supervisory level. Recognize and report any possible hazards or safety violations. Recognize and implement the principles of effective communication, personnel management and supervision. Recognize the supervisor’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in employee hiring, development, and promotion. Recognize the supervisor’s responsibility for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Benefits

View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Jessica Garcia (213) 266-6552 Jessica.Garcia@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Brittany Contreras (909) 518-3346 Brittany.Contreras@dot.ca.gov EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

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