TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Under the direction of a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief, incumbents perform a wide variety of professional land surveying work in a field setting.
Incumbent serves as a member of a field survey crew and performs professional surveying work in Caltrans.
Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Assist in the reconnaissance, planning and execution of assigned survey fieldwork.
Organize and use work tools and time in caring for equipment and materials and in following good work practices for vehicle and personal safety.
Operate and maintain all precision survey instruments used by the survey crew, including the digital level, the total station instrument and its data collector, GPS receivers, and all associated cabling and batteries.
Prepare the data collector for different operations and correctly enter the data coding in accordance with recognized Caltrans and Regional practices and procedures.
Precisely set all observation targets and accurately report all height measurements.
Determine the most appropriate terrain and topographic points to be surveyed on design data surveys.
Properly operate a prism pole during observations on all types of surveys, including land net surveys, construction surveys, and utility surveys.
Accurately communicate to the instrument man or data collector operator the description and character of each observed point and the height of the prism pole.
Perform all calculations incidental to all construction staking, including slope staking, structural staking, finish grade, string line, etc.
Determine the most appropriate location for any construction reference stakes to be set, the most appropriate equipment to be utilized, and the acceptable methods and procedures to use.
Accurately, legibly and neatly mark all stake cards or stakes (lath), and document all staking performed.
Set or recover and tie survey control, land net or Right of Way (R/W) monuments in accordance with Caltrans and Regional practices and procedures.
Provide complete, accurate, neat, and well-organized documentation using Caltrans and Regional note forms, Survey Monument control sketches, Survey Control and Land Net sketches, Corner Records, and Construction Staking diagrams.
Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor Exam.
You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
The Transportation Surveyor Exam is located here: https://calcareers.
ca.
gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.
aspx?examCD=2TR13 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.
PARF# 28-4-079 / JC-420943 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions This position is located in Redding, Shasta County The work assigned is usually along the traveled way of highways, often in remote areas, and in heavy construction zones.
Work often must be performed in adverse weather conditions, including high heat and freezing cold.
This position requires the use of heavy-duty work clothes and safety boots.
Manual labor can be expected to be intense.
Position requires using cutting tools to clear brush, which can be dense and could include poison oak.
Survey locations are often set in tick infested terrain.
Incumbent can expect to drive survey stakes and markers with sledgehammers for extended periods.
Extensive walking, often over steep and uneven terrain, while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment is necessary.
The incumbent can expect to work under very noisy conditions and is required to be tolerant of working within close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an educational or a Land Surveyor in Training or Land Surveyor certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LSIT or LS certificate along with your application (STD.
678) to be considered for this position.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training & Development Assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-420943 Position #(s): 928-201-3029-XXX Working Title: Field Crew Surveyor Classification: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) $6,027.
00 - $7,540.
00 A $7,071.
00 - $8,848.
00 B $8,468.
00 - $10,595.
00 C $9,244.
00 - $11,567.
00 D # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Shasta County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website:www.
dot.
ca.
gov Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: https://dot.
ca.
gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.
pdf Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.
ca.
gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.
ca.
gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL).
You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.
Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.
Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.
S.
equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.
Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.
naces.
org/members.
Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 4/1/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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.
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 You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation 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 The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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: Kenny Pham (916) 662-3213 Kenny.
Pham@dot.
ca.
gov Hiring Unit Contact: Kristen Sander (530) 720-4994 Kristen.
Sander@dot.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
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) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Information The State application (STD.
678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-420943), PARF# 28-4-079 and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor, Caltrans) must be included on the STD.
678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD.
678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD.
678).
This page is for examination use only.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.