TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

About the position

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (TS-PC) is the first professional qualified supervisory level requiring a valid California Land Surveyors' License or equivalent. The TS-PC may be assigned the supervision of both professional and technical staff and shall be in direct and responsible charge of survey field crews and operations. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license when operating State vehicles. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Departmental needs. Supervises technical staff in the performance of field survey work of all types including Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way (R/W) Surveys. Makes decisions and directs a wide variety of difficult and complex professional land surveying work. Personally makes land surveying decisions; reviews and approves crew member decisions prior to implementation, including consideration of alternatives, whenever land surveying decisions are made which could affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff in field survey work.
• Make decisions regarding complex professional land surveying tasks.
• Direct survey field crews and operations.
• Review and approve crew member decisions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare standards.

Requirements

• Valid California Land Surveyors' License or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License when operating state vehicles.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supervising professional and technical staff.
• Familiarity with various types of survey work including Construction, Project Development, Maintenance, and Right of Way Surveys.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $9,901.00 - $12,389.00.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Hybrid work location.