TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

Overview

Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans)

Location : San Bernardino County; assignments may be at any office within District 8 (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties). In this role, you supervise field survey crews and operations and may supervise both professional and technical staff. A valid California Land Surveyors' License or equivalent is required to perform at this level. A valid driver's license is required when operating State vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise survey field crews and operations, with direct and responsible charge of work.
• Supervise professional and technical staff; ensure survey data accuracy and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Direct the use, care, and storage of surveying instruments; implement methods from the Caltrans Surveys Manual.
• Implement current safety procedures as described in Caltrans safety programs.
• Oversee data collection systems, research, verification, and adjustment of survey data.
• Interpret construction plans and perform complex surveying from field to finish, including QA / QC of survey data.
• Operate and supervise use of surveying software and hardware (e.g., Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, Starnet) and equipment (GPS, Total Stations, Data Collectors, Digital Levels).
• Lead and communicate effectively; maintain a safe, inclusive work environment and promote equal opportunity in hiring and development.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Salary and Benefits

Base pay range : $10,198.00 / yr - $12,761.00 / yr (text also references monthly figures of $10,198.00 - $12,761.00 per month).

Benefits : See Caltrans Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date : 9 / 5 / 2025. Apply electronically through CalCareer account (CalCareers.ca.gov). Include STD 678 and all required documents. If mailing or hand-delivering, include JC-487154 and related PARFs / position title on the form.

Required documents may include : current STD 678 (or electronic application) with experience and education demonstrating minimum qualifications; resume is optional.

How to Apply Help and Contacts

Human Resources Contact : Jessica Garcia, (213) 266-6552, Jessica.Garcia@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact : Brittany Contreras, (909) 518-3346, Brittany.Contreras@dot.ca.gov

EEO Office : Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is a drug-free workplace; applicants must comply with state policies.

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