Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Field Survey Crew Chief
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Field Survey Crew Chief
Department of Transportation
Job Code #: JC-498197
Classification: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
Salary: $10,198.00 - $12,761.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 12/5/2025
Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, Incumbent will work as a first-line supervisor planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys. In addition, Incumbent will train subordinates to perform land survey duties including, but not limited to, operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. As a working first line supervisor, Incumbent will also perform all required supervisor duties. Please refer to Duty Statement for further details.
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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at Caltrans, District 4 Office of Land Surveys, 3401 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, Contra Costa County.
Field work: Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities in all kinds of settings and conditions, including heavy freeway or highway traffic and in off‑road areas; and work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen‑producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, wet, dusty and dirty environments. Incumbent must also be tolerant of working within very close range of high‑speed traffic and heavy equipment. Field physical requirements include: performing strenuous physical activities such as hiking for long distances; carrying equipment up to 40 pounds and pushing loads up to 80 pounds; stooping; bending; lifting; hammering with a sledgehammer; driving, sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; as well as other various physical tasks on an all‑day basis, including using cutting tools to clear brush, which can be dense and can include poison oak; lifting and swinging a sledge hammer weighing up to 20 pounds to place stakes, monuments, hubs and tack and to break apart material; lifting and transporting equipment and/or materiel weighing up to 60 pounds; extensive walking, often over steep and uneven terrain while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a California Land Surveyor License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license when operating State vehicles. Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs.
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.
Final Filing Date: 12/5/2025
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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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. A Transportation Surveyor Party Chief must possess an expert‑level understanding of the technical aspects of land surveying in the field. This includes knowledge of mathematics and basic science as it applies to the land surveying profession.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: David Maxwell, (279) 234-2433, David.Maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Khin Voong, (925) 250-4901, khin.voong@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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Job Code #: JC-498197
Classification: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
Salary: $10,198.00 - $12,761.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 12/5/2025
Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, Incumbent will work as a first-line supervisor planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys. In addition, Incumbent will train subordinates to perform land survey duties including, but not limited to, operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. As a working first line supervisor, Incumbent will also perform all required supervisor duties. Please refer to Duty Statement for further details.
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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at Caltrans, District 4 Office of Land Surveys, 3401 Regatta Blvd., Richmond, Contra Costa County.
Field work: Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities in all kinds of settings and conditions, including heavy freeway or highway traffic and in off‑road areas; and work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen‑producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, wet, dusty and dirty environments. Incumbent must also be tolerant of working within very close range of high‑speed traffic and heavy equipment. Field physical requirements include: performing strenuous physical activities such as hiking for long distances; carrying equipment up to 40 pounds and pushing loads up to 80 pounds; stooping; bending; lifting; hammering with a sledgehammer; driving, sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; as well as other various physical tasks on an all‑day basis, including using cutting tools to clear brush, which can be dense and can include poison oak; lifting and swinging a sledge hammer weighing up to 20 pounds to place stakes, monuments, hubs and tack and to break apart material; lifting and transporting equipment and/or materiel weighing up to 60 pounds; extensive walking, often over steep and uneven terrain while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a California Land Surveyor License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license when operating State vehicles. Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs.
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.
Final Filing Date: 12/5/2025
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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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. A Transportation Surveyor Party Chief must possess an expert‑level understanding of the technical aspects of land surveying in the field. This includes knowledge of mathematics and basic science as it applies to the land surveying profession.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: David Maxwell, (279) 234-2433, David.Maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Khin Voong, (925) 250-4901, khin.voong@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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