Transportation Surveyor Party Chief

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

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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.

Job Code #: JC-502385

Position #(s):

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Working Title
:
Senior Transportation Surveyor

Classification
: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

Job Type
:
Permanent, Full Time

Number of Positions
:
Multiple

Work Location
:
San Joaquin County

Telework
:
In Office

Base Pay
: $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).

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:  Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans), the 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. The incumbent will also 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 first-line supervisor, the incumbent will perform all required supervisory duties. Possession of a valid California Land Surveyor’s License is required. The incumbent must also maintain a valid Class C driver's license to operate a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• Must be able to drive any type of vehicle, requiring a Class “C” license for heavy freeway and highway traffic.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) exam. Applicants 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 must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please click the link and search by typing in the classification title.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date: 1/18/2026
. Only applications that include the required items will be considered.

Hard copy applications may be mailed to:

• Department of Transportation
• Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact
• Certification Services MS-90
• PO Box 168036
• Sacramento, CA

Or dropped off at:

• Caltrans DHR Contact, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closing hours 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Closed on weekends and state holidays.

Required application package documents:

• Current State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• All experience and education related to the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification.

Resume is optional.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations must request them at the time of interview scheduling. Direct questions to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Mid-Senior level

Full‑time

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