Knowledge of:
- Fundamental surveying
- Mathematics
- 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:
- Helps analyze proposed projects and determines how to accomplish the desired results with the most efficient methods.
-The incumbent is to be alert for and bring to the attention of the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief CT, methods or procedures that may
reduce costs or increase the safety and efficiency of survey operations.
- Must be able to analyze electronic survey data for errors and be able to correct those errors.
- Understand and follow brief written and oral instructions and directions for the completion of assign work tasks.
- Understand and follow complex detailed written and oral instructions and directions for the completion of assign work tasks.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
PARF# 29-5-981 / JC-476119
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
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Position located at 50 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an education, a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts, LSIT, or LS certificate along with your State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
New to
State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or
minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.
