transportation surveyor

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States State of California Full time
Job Posting: Project Surveyor

Department of Transportation

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Salary: $6 - $11,567.00 per MonthFinal Filing Date: 6/12/2024Application Methods:
  • Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
  • By Mail Drop-off
Job Description and Duties

Under the guidance of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the individual carries out various professional tasks such as researching survey records, creating job packages for field survey crews, analyzing field observations, making survey calculations, computing highway alignments, and preparing land surveying documents.

The incumbent is expected to develop core competencies to advance leadership qualities such as Change Commitment, Self Development, and Organizational Awareness.

PARF# JC-429842

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) Exam. To be eligible for these positions, individuals must be on the state examination list.

The Human Resources Contact can address questions about the application process, while the Hiring Unit Contact can provide insights into the position.

Working Conditions

Location: D7 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Extended periods at a computer workstation are common. Occasionally, outdoor work may be required as part of a survey field party or field reconnaissance.

This position may offer telework opportunities, subject to Caltrans's telework policy. Candidates are expected to report to work sites promptly if needed.

New hires will typically start at the minimum salary level.

Minimum Requirements

You can find detailed Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional DocumentsSpecial Requirements
  • Completion of specified educational courses

Candidates must have a valid Land-Surveyor-in-Training or an equivalent certificate accepted by the California State Board of Registration or a relevant four-year degree.

A valid California Driver's License is mandatory. Range D requires a Professional Land Surveying License from the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications will be confirmed before interview. Applicants relying on education qualifications need to provide transcripts for verification.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications based on education, license, or certificate must include a copy of your Degree/Transcripts, License, or Certificate with your State application (STD. 678) to be considered for the role.



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