TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

About the position

Under supervision and general direction of a Branch Chief in the Office of Photogrammetry and Preliminary Investigations (OPPI) (a Senior Transportation Surveyor), the incumbent engages in the production of quality aerial mapping products and provides support for aerial mapping activities. The position is located at 1727 30th Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. While at their base of operation, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. As a statewide organization, DES adjusts to periods of fluctuating workload to successfully deliver projects. The incumbent will be required to travel and perform fieldwork and will be exposed to dirt, uneven surfaces, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, and odor associated with fieldwork. May work around bulky/heavy materials and equipment used in the vicinity of inspection areas. May also be exposed to the motoring public. DES employees may be given temporary assignments on DES projects throughout the State as workload demands. 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the production of quality aerial mapping products.
• Provide support for aerial mapping activities.
• Travel and perform fieldwork as required.
• Work in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Adjust to periods of fluctuating workload to deliver projects.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
• Education, Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must be included with the application.
• Minimum qualifications based on possession of education, LSIT, or LS certificate must be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with surveying and mapping systems.
• Experience producing mapping or other geospatial data.
• Experience learning and using new software to deliver projects.
• Experience performing quality control of mapping or other digital products.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and LiDAR.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work hours
• Telework options