Senior Transportation Surveyor

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Apply to join the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS) role at Caltrans
. Your pay will be based on your skills and experience. The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and more.

$11,437.00 – $14,315.00

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

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Right of Way (RW) & Right of Way Engineering (RWE), the Senior Transportation Surveyor oversees a team of Professional Land Surveyors performing RW Engineering functions. The role includes managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, representing the District RW Engineering Office in statewide meetings, and acting as a liaison with other units and agencies.

A valid California Land Surveyor’s license and a valid California driver’s license are required.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Surveyor exam. To apply for the exam, use the State examination list. Applicants must submit the required data and may be required to provide a Scored Qualifications (SOQ) and applicable transcripts or certificates.

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid California Professional Land Surveying License issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Incumbent must possess a valid California Professional Land Surveyor License or be a Registered Engineer qualified to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.
• Candidates with an education or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must include a copy of the degree/transcripts and the LS certificate with the State application (STD 678).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required; it must be typed, no longer than two pages, in 12‑point Arial font.
• A valid driver’s license is required when operating a State‑owned or leased vehicle.

The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly. Submit it in the specified format and include:

• Experience supervising professional staff in right‑of‑way engineering projects, including planning and compliance.
• Approach to managing employee performance and development.
• Experience managing complex or politically sensitive situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Examples of collaboration with executive‑level staff or participation in strategic planning.

Completed applications must be submitted by the Final Filing Date of 1/23/2026. Forward the complete application package—STD 678, SOQ, transcripts, and any other required documents—through the Cal Career account or by mail to:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact – JC-502768
1750

E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Alternatively, drop off the package at the same address. Application periods are closed on weekends and State holidays, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

Applicants must submit all required items timely; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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