Job Description

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 and could be assigned to any office within District 8, which includes San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.



PARFs# 08-6-182, 08-6-185, 08-6-222, 08-6-223 and 08-6-272 / JC-495503

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

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and search by typing in the classification title.

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement

.


Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-487154. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply.

Position located at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401-1400,

San Bernardino 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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-495503

Position #(s):

908-302-3030-911

Working Title:

Transportation Surveyor Party 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:

San Bernardino County

Telework:

In Office

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
Special Requirements


Possession of a valid California Land Surveyors' License. (A Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) or equivalent. 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. 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: 11/13/2025

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. 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
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495503
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:



Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495503
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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.
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:
Must be knowledgeable of California State Law and acceptable methods of the surveying profession as they apply to field survey work of all types including but not limited to Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way. Must have a good knowledge of survey equipment; possess a strong math background, and a thorough knowledge of survey problems and solutions. Must be able to read and interpret construction plans. The following are knowledge, abilities, and analytical requirements necessary for this position:Direct the proper use, care, and storage of various precise surveying instruments. Implement methods used in the practice of precise surveying as described in the Caltrans Surveys Manual. Implement current Safety procedures as described in the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Illness and Injury Prevention Program. Supervise the operation of the departmental data collection system. Supervise the research, verification, and adjustment of survey data. Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of professional boundary location and determination as they relate to the practice of Land Surveying as defined in the Land Surveyor's Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Direct a survey crew in fulfilling the State of California's responsibility to perpetuate and monument existing facilities as defined in the Land Surveyors' Act and the Subdivision Map Act. Interpret preliminary design requests and construction plans. Experience with the following software and hardware: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.), Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, and Starnet. Experience interpreting and reading construction plans an record maps. Ability to read, interpret, and produce required records (corner records, Parcel Maps, Records of Survey, Field Notes, etc.). Experience with and utilizing surveying methods and equipment, i.e. GPS (RTK, RTN, & Static), Total Stations, Data Collectors and Digital Levels (Trimble experience preferred). Experience performing complex surveying work from Field to Finish: includes performing and interpreting complex survey calculations and adjustments, analyzing and checking (QAQC) survey data and records, producing quality deliverables. Experience performing duties at a lead or supervisory level (in Responsible Charge of the work). Solving problems with personnel, working safely and effectively, working with others - Team Leader. Recognize and report any possible hazards or safety violations that may adversely affect property, employees or the general public. Recognize and implement the principles of effective communication, personnel management and supervision. Recognize the supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in employee hiring, development, and promotion. Recognize the supervisor's responsibility for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

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:

Jessica Garcia

(213) 266-6552

Jessica.Garcia@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Brittany Contreras

(909) 518-3346

Brittany.Contreras@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 Applications Instructions:

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-495503), PARFs# 08-6-182,

08-6-185,

08-6-222,

08-6-223 and

08-6-272

and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (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.

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.


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.