TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Field Survey Crew Chief in Alameda County with responsibilities to lead a survey crew in preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral surveys. The role includes training subordinates in surveying procedures and instrument use, while maintaining equipment and performing calculations.

Applicants must hold a valid California Land Surveyor License and a valid Class C driver’s license. This is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid telework options.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor License is required.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license when operating State vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, administer, and execute the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys.
• Train subordinates to perform land survey duties including operation of precision surveying instruments, surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping.
• Perform supervisor duties as a working first line supervisor.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530221

Position #(s): 904-403-3030-XXX

Working Title: Field Survey Crew Chief

Classification: 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.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Alameda County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

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. Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor's License is required. Incumbent must maintain a valid Class C driver's license to operate a state owned or leased vehicle.

PARF# 04-26-0537 / JC-530221

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Land Surveyor License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) 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.

Final Filing Date: 9/26/2026

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.