Job Posting: Transportation Surveyor

Department of Water Resources

JC-460518
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Transportation Surveyor
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

$6,148.00 - $11,798.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/21/2025

Job Description and Duties

Why Choose Us: Elevate your land surveying career at the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Here, you'll engage in the most advanced practices of the profession, conducting thorough research, comprehensive field surveys, and meticulous office analysis at the highest technical levels. DWR offers a unique opportunity to practice land surveying in its purest form, driven by rigorous examination and impactful real-world applications, while working with a team of highly experienced professional land surveyors.


Our surveyors utilize state-of-the-art technology, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), bathymetric survey vessels, LiDAR, GNSS receivers, and robotic total stations, empowering data-driven decision-making at every stage of the surveying process. From initial research and precise measurements to meticulous data recording, you'll have the autonomy to exercise professional judgment and contribute to critical projects across the state.


DWR's work spans some of California's most iconic landscapes, offering unparalleled opportunities to survey vital reservoirs, rivers, canals and waterways. This unique setting provides both professional surveying challenges and an appreciation for the natural environment.

 

We are committed to fostering professional growth through comprehensive training programs, organizational memberships, and collaboration with a team of highly experienced and licensed professionals. We provide the resources and support necessary for your continued development and project success.

 

Review the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below to explore this exceptional career opportunity. By joining our team, you'll contribute to the delivery of water resources to over 26 million Californians and play a crucial role in environmental stewardship and species conservation. We encourage you to apply and become a part of this important mission.

 

Duties: Actual assigned duties will be assigned commensurate with the selected candidate's skill level. Under the direction of the Senior Land Surveyor, the incumbent will perform professional-level work of moderate complexity. This includes determining property boundaries, preparing deeds and maps, and utilizing computer-aided design and mapping (CAD/CAM) systems for calculations and map production. The incumbent will maintain accurate title records, reports, vesting documents, and other related documentation. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically ESRI products, is beneficial for mapping and coordination with other staff.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-460518
Position #(s):
843-260-3029-022
Working Title:
Transportation Surveyor
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)
$6,148.00 - $11,798.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering, Geomatics Branch, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.  We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department.  Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect.  An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.

Special Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle, be able to travel around the state for a week at a time and be able to carry 50 lbs. across a distance on steep and uneven terrain.  Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for a Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) and produce evidence of minimum qualifications before being considered eligible for appointment.

 

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety.  DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers.  Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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: 1/21/2025

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.

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 Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter
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:

Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience. Therefore, applications and resumes should clearly and concisely demonstrate relevant qualifications. Ideal candidates will possess a combination of the following: proficiency in computer-aided design and mapping (CAD/CAM) systems for calculations and map production; experience preparing legal descriptions and deeds, and conducting research and analysis of ownership records, title reports, recorded maps, survey notes, and vesting documents for boundary determination; experience with ArcGIS (ArcMap and ArcPro) and related GIS tools for database maintenance and exhibit creation; strong written and verbal communication skills; a detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality; the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently; strong organizational skills; a commitment to meeting deadlines and managing budgets effectively; dependability; and proficiency in spreadsheet software, surveying software, Microsoft Office 365, and related applications, with a demonstrated aptitude for learning new software.

 

Possession of a valid certificate as a Land Surveyor in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologist or possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer in Training issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologist in lieu of a certificate as a Land Surveyor in Training may be substituted for the required education.

 

Possession of a California Land Surveyors License issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologist is preferred, but not required.

 

Range D of this classification requires possession of a valid California Land Surveyors License issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kalie Chang
(916) 600-8583
Maikau.chang@water.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), a resume, and a cover letter introducing yourself and briefly explaining why you feel this position is a good fit. Please reference SAP Position Number 50002933 and Job Control Number 460518 on your application documents

 

You are not required to be on an eligibility list at the time you apply for this position.  Simply submit your application today using the provided instructions.  List eligibility will eventually be required, however, prior to hiring.  You may qualify for list eligibility at any time prior to hiring by clicking the examination link below and completing the exam bulletin. 

 

Training and Development Assignments may be considered, if applicable.

 

Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

The follow basis of eligibility will be considered:  List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

  

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

 

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

 

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=2TR13

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.