Job Posting: TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF

Department of Transportation

JC-301959
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TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)

$9,194.00 - $11,504.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/21/2022

Job Description and Duties

In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20 and, as a result of the COVID-19 rapid out-break, Caltrans will continue its hiring practices as they are deemed necessary to “maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure…,” Candidates who participate in the interview process will be considered essential in promoting this effort and are not in violation of Executive Order N-33-20. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone will be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the Hiring Unit contact for more information.

Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, incumbent performs a wide variety of tasks related to land surveying in a field setting. Incumbent is assigned difficult and complex tasks and function as a supervisor of a field crew. In this role, the incumbent plans, coordinates and participates in the activities and operations of various surveying tasks in the field.

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans) exam. You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tspcexambulletin

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

Working Conditions

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Assignments are outdoors in various types of terrain and weather conditions and may include but are not limited to exposure to dirt/noise, walking on uneven surfaces and/or rough terrain, working at great heights, poison oak, insect bites or stings, and chemicals. Assignments are usually within close proximity to vehicle traffic and heavy construction equipment. Valid driver’s license is required to operate State-owned or leased vehicles .

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The normal work assignments are within Ventura County but on occasions may include temporary work assignments in Los Angeles County and statewide. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-301959
Position #(s):
907-302-3030-XXX
Working Title:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR PARTY CHIEF (CALTRANS)
$9,194.00 - $11,504.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Ventura County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

 Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

 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

  • Must posses a valid license as a professional land surveyor issued by the State of California Board or Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Application Instructions

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: 6/21/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
Attn: Michael Aguirre JC-300518
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
Michael Aguirre JC-300518
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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.
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.

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:
Ayush Mehta
(657) 328-6558
ayush.mehta@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeffrey Wright
(661) 808-7393
jeffrey.wright@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 Information

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-300518), PARF #07-2-798+ and title of the position (Transportation Surveyor Party Chief - Caltrans) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.

Survey:

Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job! 


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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.