transportation surveyor

Job Posting: Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)

Department of Water Resources

JC Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)

$6, $11,567.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/7/2024

Application Methods:

• Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
• By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Why Choose Us: At the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), land surveying reaches its peak potential. Our surveyors engage cutting-edge tools like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Multibeam bathymetric boats, LiDAR, GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and digital levels, empowering each individual to excel in research, measurement, and survey recording. Working amidst California's picturesque reservoirs and waterways, our surveyors embody excellence.

Join DWR to access a plethora of supportive resources for your professional growth, including training, memberships, and a team of competent colleagues dedicated to project triumphs.

We invite you to review the Duties and Desirable Qualifications provided below and seize the opportunity to join our team. Contribute to the distribution of water to millions of Californians and participate in safeguarding the environment and conserving species.

Duties: The assigned duties will align with skill levels. In this role, work involves survey crew participation in boundary, control, hydrographic, topographic, and construction surveys across diverse projects covering flood control, environmental protection, water conveyance facilities, species conservation, and recreation. Tasks span California's varied terrains, including water bodies and challenging landscapes, often away from main premises. While reporting to a site supervisor, autonomy may be granted. Regular interaction with the public is a key aspect.

Minimum Requirements

You will discover the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Candidates are mandated to possess a valid California Driver License, be ready for statewide travel spanning a week, and capable of carrying 50 lbs. across steep and uneven terrains. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) is essential. Documentation substantiating these qualifications must be provided prior to appointment consideration.

For Range D roles, possession of a valid California Land Surveyors License issued by the California Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is obligatory.

Committed to public safety, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) upholds its mission and values its employees. Offering a hybrid workplace structure accommodating both office-based and remote personnel, DWR emphasizes the importance of regular and prompt attendance for optimal role performance.