| Location | Alameda County, CA |
| Salary | $10,198–$12,761 Per Year |
Job Posting: Transportation Party Chief
Department of Transportation
JC-534451
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
$10,198.00 - $12,761.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
PARF # 04-27-0214, JC-534451
Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent serves as a first-line supervisor responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew performing preliminary, control, topographic, construction, and cadastral land surveys. The incumbent also trains subordinates in essential land-surveying duties, including the operation of precision surveying instruments, proper survey procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations, and note keeping. In addition to standard supervisory responsibilities, the incumbent acts as the liaison between Surveys and Construction for all GNSS-related coordination, support, and technical guidance. 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.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
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This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Incumbent is required to travel to work locations; stay at remote accommodations for multi-day assignments; work overtime or at night, as required. Permission for the incumbent to use leave may be reasonably restricted or withheld. Incumbent may be required to rotate or transfer to other positions, work assignments and/or work locations within the District 4 Office of Land Surveys, according to business needs as determined by management. The rotational/transfer position shall have duties consistent with this classification. Except for the Junior Engineering Technician classification (3008), this position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. If telework is approved, the selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. the selected candidate may be required to travel to the headquartered location. Employees are expected to be able to report to their headquartered location with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Normal working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Field work environment includes: Incumbent is required to maintain a valid driver's license within California. Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities in all kinds of settings and conditions, including heavy freeway or highway traffic and in off-road areas; will work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including, but not limited to: Rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen-producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; and chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions ranging from extreme heat to sub-freezing temperatures and also including wet, dusty and dirty environments. Will walk and work on uneven paved or unpaved areas and along steep slopes. Incumbent must also be tolerant of working within very close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment. Use of heavy-duty work clothes and safety boots while performing a variety of mental and heavy physical labor tasks. Office work environment includes: While at their base of operations, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air-conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-534451
Position #(s):
904-403-3030-020
Working Title:
Transportation Party Chief
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
$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.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation
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: www.dot.ca.gov
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
License Surveyor
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 10/29/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
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
N/A
Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
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:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Incumbent must determine and establish boundaries of State-owned lands; establish high-order vertical and horizontal control; provide photogrammetric mapping and topography; prepare and record maps; make technical studies and investigations pertaining to land or engineering surveying, property titles, descriptions, and deeds; write memoranda and prepare reports; and do other related work; stamp and seal all professional work. ALSO Incumbent must know: Mathematics and science as applied to surveying; methods of precise survey measuring; use and adjustment of precision surveying instruments; procedures, equipment, and materials used in surveying, including conventional and state of the art; mapping and drafting techniques; mathematics and procedures used in plane and geodetic surveying; computer applications and usage; the California Coordinate System; Code of Safe Surveying Practices; photogrammetric mapping procedures; principles and practices of boundary determination, land title research, and surveying; legal descriptions of real property; methods and terminology used in searching for land titles and factors involved in determining ownership of property; real property acquisition and mapping laws pertaining to public and private ownership of real property; monumentation of facilities; the Land Surveyors' Act; the Subdivision Map Act; factors which influence the impact of departmental projects on property and basic net; right of way engineering projects; planning, design, construction, and right of way procedures and policies as they relate to surveys. ALSO Incumbent must also have the ability to: Perform complex field and office surveying work; make precise survey measurements; interpret legal descriptions of real property; make and interpret the less difficult survey calculations; apply and utilize the principles of the California Coordinate System; research, analyze, check, and adjust survey data; research and compile evidence and documentation for boundary determination; assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the work of a group of survey or right of way engineering personnel; do mapping and drafting; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; write property descriptions and prepare legal land documents and descriptions; operate precise surveying instruments (conventional and state of the art). Incumbent must perform a wide variety of difficult and complex professional surveying work and exercise independent judgment in responsible charge assignments. Since requests vary greatly, the incumbent has the responsibility to determine what procedure will be used to safely and efficiently accomplish each assignment. Incumbent will be required to convene and discuss with other professionals to determine the needs of a project. Incumbent will be called upon to provide their knowledge and skills to help solve problems and determine the best course of action for any given project.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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:
David Maxwell
(279) 234-2433
david.maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Vento
(510) 286-4843
maria.vento@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.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (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, the Job Control number (JC-534451), PARF# 04-27-0214 and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor Party Chief, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State 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. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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.