SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.Position DetailsJob Code #:JC-516678Position #(s):913-400-3032-XXXWorking Title: Deputy Division Chief Classification:SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)$13,892.00 - $15,782.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions:1Work Location:Sacramento CountyTelework:HybridJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans 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. Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunityEmail will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.Job Description And DutiesUnder general direction from the Chief, Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys, the incumbent provides functional management for Caltrans Office of Land Surveys (OLS) program activities. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: provide leadership and direction to a professional staff that advises and directs District OLS in the delivery of survey products to stakeholders; provides leadership and coordinates all land surveying and right of way engineering activities between the Districts, Divisions and offices; plans, procures, delivers and trains statewide staff in the rollout of new surveying technology and equipment; develops Statewide policies affecting the delivery of OLS products; represents Caltrans at external events including professional forums and recruitment of land surveyors; serves as the chair of the Statewide Land Surveys Management board.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Special RequirementsPursuant to California Code of Regulations549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position. This is a Caltrans Promotional Examination. Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a valid California Land Surveyors' License. (A Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors prior to January 1, 1982 satisfies this requirement.) andEither ITwo years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Senior Land Surveyor or Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans).Or IIBroad and extensive (more than five years) land surveying experience, three years of which includes supervising a major program element of a large surveying operation equivalent in responsibility to the Senior Land Surveyor or Senior Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) level in the California state service. Examination Information:This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the class specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications” that are listed in the Class Specifications above.This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification. All applicants must meet the minimum requirement for this examination by the final filing date.This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified in writing of their examination results.Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved Out of Class documentation. Failure to do so may result in your Out of Class experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 5/11/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of TransportationMSPAttn: Stephanie Reifschneider (26MSP037)Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-861727 30th Street, 6th FloorSacramento , CA 95816-8036Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of TransportationMSPStephanie Reifschneider (26MSP037)Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-861727 30th Street, 6th FloorSacramento , CA 95816-8036Please place in examination unit drop box in the lobby08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504).Submit your competed PM-0504 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0504, then Save & Review Application. 26MSP037 PM-0504 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.