Field Survey Crew Chief – Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (Caltrans)
Salary: $10,198.00 – $12,761.00 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: 2/21/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off About the Role
Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent will work as a first‑line supervisor planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys. The incumbent will train subordinates to perform land survey duties including operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. The incumbent will also perform all required supervisor duties. Refer to the Duty Statement for further details. Working Conditions
Position located at Caltrans, District 4 Office of Land Surveys, 125100 Mission Blvd., Hayward, Alameda County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Field work: 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; and work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen‑producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, wet, dusty and dirty environments. Field physical requirements: Hitting strenuous physical activities such as hiking for long distances; carrying equipment up to 40 pounds and pushing loads up to 80 pounds; stooping; bending; lifting; hammering with a sledgehammer; driving, sitting, walking or standing for long periods; using cutting tools to clear dense brush; lifting and swinging a sledgehammer weighing up to 20 pounds; lifting and transporting equipment up to 60 pounds; extensive walking over steep terrain while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment. Telework: 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. 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. Minimum Requirements
California Land Surveyor license. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license for operating State vehicles. Must possess a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate and submit a copy along with State application (STD 678). Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities. Ability to work in close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment. Ability to meet physical demands listed above. Application Instructions
Complete application packages including State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Electronic applications through CalCareer are highly recommended. Hard copy applications may be submitted to the mailing address below or dropped off at the drop‑off address: Mailing Address: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Drop‑off Address: Department of Transportation Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent). Resume is optional. Contact Information
Hiring Unit Contact: Douglas B Hinckley (510) 715-9241 douglas.hinckley@dot.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Available to answer questions regarding the application process. Reasonable Accommodations: Please request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Direct accommodation requests to the interview scheduler. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation and more. It is the objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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Salary: $10,198.00 – $12,761.00 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: 2/21/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off About the Role
Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent will work as a first‑line supervisor planning, coordinating, administering, and executing the work of a survey crew conducting preliminary, control, topographic, construction and cadastral land surveys. The incumbent will train subordinates to perform land survey duties including operation of precision surveying instruments, proper surveying procedures, equipment maintenance, survey calculations and note keeping. The incumbent will also perform all required supervisor duties. Refer to the Duty Statement for further details. Working Conditions
Position located at Caltrans, District 4 Office of Land Surveys, 125100 Mission Blvd., Hayward, Alameda County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Field work: 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; and work at locations which may expose the Incumbent to adverse conditions including rough, steep and/or overgrown terrain; great heights; allergen‑producing vegetation including poison oak; insect and reptile bites and/or stings; loud noises; dust; chemicals; very noisy conditions; extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, wet, dusty and dirty environments. Field physical requirements: Hitting strenuous physical activities such as hiking for long distances; carrying equipment up to 40 pounds and pushing loads up to 80 pounds; stooping; bending; lifting; hammering with a sledgehammer; driving, sitting, walking or standing for long periods; using cutting tools to clear dense brush; lifting and swinging a sledgehammer weighing up to 20 pounds; lifting and transporting equipment up to 60 pounds; extensive walking over steep terrain while transporting stakes, supplies, and equipment. Telework: 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. 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. Minimum Requirements
California Land Surveyor license. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license for operating State vehicles. Must possess a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or Land Surveyor (LS) certificate and submit a copy along with State application (STD 678). Must drive a vehicle to conduct normal work activities. Ability to work in close range of high-speed traffic and heavy equipment. Ability to meet physical demands listed above. Application Instructions
Complete application packages including State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Electronic applications through CalCareer are highly recommended. Hard copy applications may be submitted to the mailing address below or dropped off at the drop‑off address: Mailing Address: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Drop‑off Address: Department of Transportation Drop‑off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (or electronic equivalent). Resume is optional. Contact Information
Hiring Unit Contact: Douglas B Hinckley (510) 715-9241 douglas.hinckley@dot.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Available to answer questions regarding the application process. Reasonable Accommodations: Please request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Direct accommodation requests to the interview scheduler. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation and more. It is the objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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