TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Right of Way Engineer Department of Transportation

JC-518719

• Right of Way Engineer

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR

(CALTRANS) $6,332.00

• $12,152.

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:

5/29/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This Transportation Surveyor (TS) position is the entry, first working, or journey level of professional surveying office work at Caltrans. Under the supervision and direction of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the TS in the Right of Way (R/W) Engineering branch works mainly in an office setting performing a wide variety of office surveys tasks including, but not limited to the following: researching records; performing complex survey calculations; preparing various R/W and survey maps; preparing legal descriptions and deeds; providing information to the public; reducing and analyzing field data; occasionally functioning as a member of a field crew and performing other survey related work as required. The TS Range D, is in "responsible charge" of their work as defined in the Land Surveyor's Act, and may be called upon to act as a lead person in "responsible charge" of the technical work of other rank and file employees. As a Mapfiles Lead worker, the TS will be responsible for managing the mapfiles District 11 Intranet, updating District 11 right of way maps, archiving projects, adding data to the parcel fabric in District 11 Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and providing information to the public. PARF# 11-26-0266 / JC-518719 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR

(CALTRANS) 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, San Diego County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The incumbent works in an air-conditioned office setting with artificial lighting and/or natural light; Duties may also require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time to perform the duties of the position. Duties may also require the incumbent to work overtime. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work outdoors, on uneven terrain and in various weather conditions. The incumbent may also be required to travel overnight on short-term assignments throughout the District or State for meetings, training or field/office assignments. Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of an education, a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT), or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate must include a copy of your degree/transcripts, LSIT, or LS certificate along with your State application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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(CALTRANS) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518719

Position #(s): 911-308-3029-028

Working Title:

Right of Way Engineer

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR

(CALTRANS) $6,332.00

• $7,922.00 A $7,428.00
• $9,296.00 B $8,896.00
• $11,131.00 C $9,712.00
• $12,152.

00 D 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:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

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 A Transportation Surveyor Range D must possess a valid California Land Surveyor's license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, or a valid California Civil Engineer's license issued prior to 1982. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. 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:

5/29/2026