Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) (JC-502385)

Southern Arkansas University; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Job security

Job summary

A state university in California is seeking a Transportation Surveyor Party Chief to plan and supervise land survey operations. The position involves training subordinates in surveying procedures and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold a California Land Surveyor’s License and a valid driver's license. This role offers a supportive work environment emphasizing work-life balance and job security.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor’s License is required.
• Maintain a valid Class C driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Ability to operate precision surveying instruments and perform survey calculations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, administer, and execute work of a survey crew.
• Train subordinates to perform land survey duties.
• Perform all required supervisor duties.

Skills

Operation of precision surveying instruments

Proper surveying procedures

Survey calculations

Note keeping

Education

California Land Surveyor’s License

Tools

Precision surveying instruments

Job description

Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) (JC-502385)

Job Control: JC-502385

Classification: Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans)

Apply by: 1/18/2025

All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers.

At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.

About the Position:

This is a reposting of JC-489789. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans), 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.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

For questions, please click “Apply Externally” and see the contact info on our website.