Job Posting: Survey Crew Party Chief

Department of Transportation

JC-185988
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Survey Crew Party Chief
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

$8,708.00 - $10,896.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/7/2020

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent will plan and administer the work of a survey party, which makes preliminary, construction and cadastral surveys. Train subordinates to perform duties such as operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. Plan, direct, and train field survey crew in all phases of field surveys utilizing correct methods and procedures to meet job requirements and specifications as outlined in the Caltrans Surveys Manual.  Ensure all staff assigned are performing at an acceptable level and giving assistance to those needing guidance.

Administer work to ensure quality, timeliness and accuracy of fieldwork assigned. Ensure all personnel documents and policies are adhered to and are produced by the crew members, verify that they are complete, accurate, legible. Provide approval signatures where required.  Inform staff and guide them to understand all Department correspondence.

Ensure all fieldwork is performed in a safe manner, adhering to the policies and procedures as directed by the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Safety Manual.

Process field work data on a computer and train staff to accomplish the same. Ensure crewmembers transport, store, maintain, and operate field-surveying equipment in the manner it was intended.

Coordinate travel for self and field staff within the North Region, District 4, and possibly statewide. Ensure appropriate supplies required to perform tasks are available. Responsible for maintenance and records of vehicles assigned to crew.

Working Conditions

This position(s) is located in Redding, Shasta County, CA.

Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment. 


This is a field position requiring the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, from extreme heat to sub-freezing temperatures, as well as inclement weather under adverse traffic and terrain conditions. Percentages may vary depending on crew, geography, and season.  May be exposed to environmental conditions including biting insects, snakes and poison oak.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-185988
Position #(s):
928-201-3030-XXX
Working Title:
Survey Crew Party Chief
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
$8,708.00 - $10,896.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Shasta County
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, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

 

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

 

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


Special Requirements

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

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

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: 1/7/2020

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:

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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Pamela Swan
(530) 741-5325
pamela.swan@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

To be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-185988), PARF #28-0-028 and title of the position: Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans), on the State application (STD. 678) form. The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.

 

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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

 

Caltrans’ Vision is to be a performance-driven, transparent and accountable organization that values its people, resources, and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork. 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.

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.