TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

Job Posting:Transportation Surveyor Party Chief Department of Transportation JC-528961 - JC-528961 - Transportation Surveyor Party Chief TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS) $10,198.00 - $12,761.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/11/2026 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. Supervises technical staff in the performance of field survey work of all types including Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way (R/W) Surveys. Makes decisions and directs a wide variety of difficult and complex professional land surveying work. Personally makes land surveying decisions; reviews and approves crew member decisions prior to implementation, including consideration of alternatives, whenever land surveying decisions are made which could affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Job Description and Duties 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. Supervises technical staff in the performance of field survey work of all types including Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way (R/W) Surveys. Makes decisions and directs a wide variety of difficult and complex professional land surveying work. Personally makes land surveying decisions; reviews and approves crew member decisions prior to implementation, including consideration of alternatives, whenever land surveying decisions are made which could affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. 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 search by typing in the classification title. Working Conditions This position is located at 1031 Butte Street, Redding 96002, Shasta County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Assignments are outdoors in various types of terrain and weather conditions and include exposure to dirt, noise and walking on uneven surfaces. Assignments are usually within close proximity to automobile traffic and heavy construction 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) TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS) $10,198.00 - $12,761.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. 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 despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. 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: Robert Strickland Jr View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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-528961), PARF# 03-27-0170 and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor Party Chief) 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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