This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the Right of Way Engineering Office Supervisor is responsible for supervising a group of professional staff, including land surveyors, engaged in all phases of right of way engineering activities. Incumbent will act as liaison between Right of Way, Surveys, Project Development and other District Functional units, other Districts, Headquarters, public agencies and/or individuals. Incumbent must possess a valid Professional California Land Surveyor License or authorized to practice Land Surveying in the State of California in accordance with Land Surveyor's Act. When driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

PARF# 07-27-0154 / JC-534054

Pending DOF approval

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 100 S Main St Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent typically works in an climate-controlled office setting with artificial lighting and/or natural lighting. Above duties require the use of a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods. Duties may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time for the performance of the above duties. Duties may also require the incumbent to visit project sites and traverse extended distances over uneven terrain under various weather conditions. The incumbent is also required to travel overnight to meetings throughout to other parts of the State. Travel may be by automobile or commercial conveyances such as airlines or trains. Incumbent may Telework from remote location per Department Telework Guidelines.

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.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Incumbent must possess a valid Professional California Land Surveyor License or authorized to practice Land Surveying in the State of California in accordance with Land Surveyor's Act.
• 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: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.