Transportation Survey Party Chief

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (TS-PC) is the first professional qualified supervisory level requiring a valid California Land Surveyors' License or equivalent. The TS-PC may be assigned the supervision of both professional and technical staff and shall be in direct and responsible charge of survey field crews and operations.
Supervises technical staff in the performance of field survey work of all types including Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way (R/W) Surveys. Makes decisions and directs a wide variety of difficult and complex professional land surveying work. Personally makes land surveying decisions; reviews and approves crew member decisions prior to implementation, including consideration of alternatives, whenever land surveying decisions are made which could affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Reviews construction plans for accuracy and content. Resolves errors and omissions in a professional manner. Performs and prepare fieldwork and investigations pertaining to Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and R/W Surveys, property title, descriptions, deeds and other related work. Trains field personnel in the use and care of survey equipment, professional survey standards, and safety criteria. Reviews and monitors field crews for compliance with all safety standards.
Performs more complex field survey and design calculations. Completes field surveys for monumentation and monumentation mapping. Prepares and signs corner records for filing with the County Surveyor. Determines and establishes boundaries of State-owned lands. Reviews and monitors field crews for compliance with performance standards. Administers and documents employee personnel issues in accordance with the established employee guidelines for conduct and discipline. Evaluates personnel to ensure the accurate reporting of time worked and charges in the Time Reporting System.
Performs and/or coordinates survey research, job delivery, and problem solving with district office staff and resident engineers on construction projects. Performs surveys and testifies for legal department.
To be eligible for this position, you must take the Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) exam and be reachable on the certification list.
Exam link: https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/3PB60.PDF
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located in Sacramento, CA
This is a reposting of JC-390403. If you have previously applied to this position you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.
Assignments are outdoors in various types of terrain and weather conditions and include exposure to dirt, noise and walking on uneven surfaces. Assignments are usually within close proximity to automobile traffic and heavy construction equipment.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position DetailsJob Code #:
JC-400040
Position #(s):
903-201-3030-XXX
Working Title:
Transportation Survey Party Chief
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)$9,707.00 - $12,146.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Director's EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Land Surveyor License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license when operating State vehicles. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an educational or a Land Surveyor in Training or Land Surveyor certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LSIT or LS certificate along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/12/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento , CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Jerilee Heller
(279) 234-2690
jerilee.heller@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kristen Sander
(530) 720-4994
Kristen.Sander@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Information to be included on the application
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-400040), PARF #03-4-007 and title of the position ( Transportation Surveyor Party Chief, Caltrans) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.
Survey
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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 work place. 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.