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State of California

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

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Job Description

District 4 Surveyor Department of Transportation

JC-532410

- District 4 Surveyor

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:

10/16/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This is the entry, first working, and journey level of professional surveying work at Caltrans. Transportation Surveyors must have knowledge, experience and familiarity with a wide variety of professional field and office land surveying equipment, tools and procedures with which they will perform a wide variety of professional land surveying work in either an office and/or field setting. A Transportation Surveyor will work either (1) under the direction of a licensed land surveyor (Range A through C) or (2) at the licensed professional level in a responsible charge capacity (including signing and sealing documents) (Range D). Transportation Surveyors work under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor or Transportation Surveyor Party Chief but may also take direction from a lead worker. Travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required. Parf 04-27-0409 / JC-532410

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. 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. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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 4030 Occidental Bldg A, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. Incumbent is required to travel to work locations; stay at remote accommodations for multi-day assignments; work overtime or at night, as required. Permission for the incumbent to use leave may be reasonably restricted or withheld. Incumbent may be required to rotate or transfer to other positions, work assignments and/or work locations within the District 4 Office of Land Surveys, according to business needs as determined by management. The rotational/transfer position shall have duties consistent with this classification. Except for the Junior Engineering Technician classification (3008), this position may be eligible for telework.



Normal working hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Field work environment includes:

Incumbent is required to maintain a valid driver's license within California. Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities in all kinds of settings and conditions, including heavy freeway or highway traffic and in off-road areas; will work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including, but not limited to: Rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen-producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; and chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions ranging from extreme heat to sub-freezing temperatures and also including wet, dusty and dirty environments. Will walk and work on uneven paved or unpaved areas and along steep slopes. Incumbent must also be tolerant of working within very close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment. Use of heavy-duty work clothes and safety boots while performing a variety of mental and heavy physical labor tasks.

Office work environment includes:

While at their base of operations, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air-conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Using a keyboard, mouse or digitizer and video display while sitting, most likely at workstations in cubicles, under artificial light for long periods of time. May be required to move large, cumbersome, or heavy boxes, plans and maps from one location to another. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR

(CALTRANS) Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532410

Position #(s): 904-403-3029-XXX

Working Title:

District 4 Surveyor

Classification:
TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR

(CALTRANS)

$6,332.00 - $12,152.00

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:

Sonoma County

Telework:

Hybrid

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 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:

10/16/2026

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance