Senior Transportation Surveyor

Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)

Job Code: JC-500324
Position #(s): -XXX
Work Location: San Joaquin County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

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 workplace. 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.

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the Senior Transportation Surveyor is responsible for supervising a unit of professional and non‑professional surveying staff engaged in all phases of land surveying activities. The incumbent also serves as a liaison between Office and Field Surveys and other Caltrans Functional units, Headquarters, other public agencies and the general public. Incumbent must possess a valid California Land Surveyor License or be a Register Engineer qualified to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.

• Possession of a valid driver’s 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. For all other ranges, this is not required.
• Incumbent must possess a valid California Land Surveyor License or be a Register Engineer qualified to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, 12‑point Arial font, and contain responses to the following categories:
  • Experience with and knowledge of modern surveying technology and techniques.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, complete administrative assignments, meet deadlines, track and manage resource allocations, stay within budget.
  • Experience supervising or leading a survey crew or crews performing a variety of tasks including design surveys, RW surveys, monumentation surveys and construction surveys.
  • Experience writing technical survey and administrative reports; experience communicating with other functional units, participating on project teams.
  • Experience evaluating the performance of employees supervised; knowledge of CT personnel practices and policies.
  • Experience with and knowledge of Caltrans Safety policies and procedures.
• Resumes and cover letters will not replace the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
• Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts or degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 12/11/2025.

Who may apply:
Individuals 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. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applicants eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

How to apply:

Submit a complete application package (including the Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and any required documents) electronically through Cal Career at…