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:
Knowledge of:
- Mathematics: Including algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Land Surveying
- Legal Descriptions
- Principles of Land Title
- California Coordinate System
- Computers and survey software
Ability to:
- Operate standard calculator to compute various mathematical equations and problems using algebraic, geometric and trigonometric calculations
- Read and understand maps and drawings to ensure appropriate and correct interpretation of information and data.
- Produce neat, accurate and professional looking field notes, make accurate surveying calculations, work well with others, complete work assignments timely and accurately, comply with department and district policies and procedures, use and adjust precision surveying instruments.
Analytical Requirements:
- Analyzes proposed projects and determines how to accomplish the desired results with the most effective methods.
- The incumbent is to be alert for, and bring to the attention of the Senior Transportation Surveyor CT, methods or procedures that may reduce the costs or increase the safety the efficiency of survey operations.
- Must be able to analyze electronic survey data for errors and be able to correct those errors.
- Incumbent must be familiar with project management techniques utilized to manage large engineering and surveying projects.
- Understand and follow brief written instructions and directions for the completion of assigned work tasks.
- Understand and follow complex detailed written instructions and directions for the completion of assigned work tasks.
- Understand and follow procedures outlines in the Caltrans Survey Manual and Caltrans Safety Manual.