Job Posting: Supervisor, Mapping Unit

Department of Transportation

JC-528752
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Supervisor, Mapping Unit
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 8/29/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the Senior Transportation Surveyor provides leadership of the Mapping Unit within the District 7 Office of Surveys. The incumbent will lead a staff that creates alignments and record documents, manages consultant work, and creates other products to effectively deliver the Department’s transportation program.

PARF 07-26-0494 | JC-528752

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior 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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located in District 7 at 100 S Main St., Los Angeles, CA. 90012

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent will primarily work in a cubicle workspace which is: a climate-controlled office environment; under artificial lighting; and in a conservative, professional work setting. Incumbent may be required to travel and work outdoors and may encounter various types of terrain and weather conditions, including exposure to dirt, noise and walking on uneven surfaces, extreme heat or cold, and within close proximity to significant automotive traffic and heavy construction equipment.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-528752
Position #(s):
907-302-3031-XXX
Working Title:
Supervisor, Mapping Unit
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
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:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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

  • Possession of a valid California Land Surveyors' License. (A Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors prior to January 1, 1982 satisfies this requirement.)
  • Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Palatino Linotype font. Please address your qualification in the following five areas:
  1. Demonstrated ability to plan and direct the work of staff or consultants; judge work quality and performance; analyze situations objectively; adopt an effective course of action.
  2. Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience producing highway alignments, analyzing field surveys, directing field crews, and preparing the necessary documents required as a professional land surveyor.
  3. Demonstrated leadership skills required to supervise a diverse staff of technical professionals.
  4. Demonstrated skills in task management to support project delivery; proven ability as a problem solver who is adaptable during fluid situations.
  5. Demonstrated experience in building productive relationships with internal and external entities; ability to communicate information clearly, accurately, and concisely.
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: 8/29/2026

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
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Cal HR JC-528752
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles
MS 50 / CalHR JC-528752
100 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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:
•  Knowledge and ability to apply the fundamentals of land surveying. This includes mathematics and basic science as it applies to the land surveying profession.
•  Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the practice of land surveying as described in the Caltrans Surveys Manual.
•  Knowledge and ability to apply the principles and practices of cartography.
•  Knowledge of the basic organization, functions, mission, vision, and goals of the Department.
•  Knowledge of principles and processes of personnel management and the role of the supervisor in the EEO, Health & Safety, labor relations, and Human Resource programs.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Department's zero tolerance policies and progressive discipline process.
•  Knowledge and practice of current safety procedures as described in the Code of Safe Surveying Practices and the Caltrans Illness and Injury Prevention Program.
•  Knowledge and ability to utilize basic principles of trigonometry as used in plane and geodetic surveying and within the California Coordinate System.
•  Knowledge of the applicable laws and the Department's responsibility to perpetuate monumentation and mapping as defined in the Land Surveyors' Act and the Subdivision Map Act.
•  Ability to apply the principles of project management, develop QC/QA processes and performance measures, and establish and adhere to schedules.
•  Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with others internally or outside the Department.
•  Ability to conduct research, analyze survey data, perform survey calculations, and resolve complex surveying problems and situations using sound methods and procedures, and apply an effective action to obtain satisfactory results.
•  Ability to conduct research, analyze survey data, perform survey calculations, and resolve complex surveying problems and situations using sound methods and procedures, and apply an effective action to obtain satisfactory results.
•  Ability to create survey documents that comply with laws regulating the practice of land surveying in the State of California.

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:
Michael Aguirre
(279) 234-2369
michael.aguirre@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jay Satalich
(213) 280-1742
jay.satalich@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-528752), PARF 07-26-0494 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Surveyor) 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.

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