Transportation Surveyor (JC-521846)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, incumbents perform a wide variety of professional land surveying work in an office setting. Position is responsible for the preparation of maps and documents needed to acquire, sell, relinquish, vacate, and monument the rights of ways of State highways. Also responsible for the maintenance and updating of the documents and maps that show the rights of way that have been acquired and the interpretation of these documents. Additionally, position may be responsible for processing field survey data, researching survey files, or participating as a member of a field crew, possibly as a leadworker. A Transportation Surveyor, Range D, may be required to sign and seal such maps and documents and may act as a lead worker in the office.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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.

Working Conditions

Position is located at 1111-1 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, CA in Humbolt County.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid drivers license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

Eligibility for Hire

The selected candidate must possess the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.