Land Surveyor jobs in Fremont, CA

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Senior Land Surveyor
  • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Map out the way VTA movesVTA is seeking an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to supervise and coordinate the activities of field and office surveying functions. Work with regional and member agencies as well as elected officials and the public to improve transit services and roadway congestion and encourage multimodality.  

    A senior-level opportunity in the Engineering and Program Delivery Division responsible for conducting professional surveying services on transit, highway and multimodal projects. You will work on various infrastructure projects and programs as the liaison between various departments within the division and with other divisions within the agency.

    Mega Project Opportunities: 
    BART Silicon Valley Phase II (“BSV II”) Project
    Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector 

    Definition
    Under general supervision, the Senior Land Surveyor supervises and coordinates the activities of field and office surveying functions and assists the Survey and Mapping Manager with supervisory and administrative functions of the Survey Services Unit.

    Distinguishing Characteristics
    This is a single position classification responsible for assisting the Survey and Mapping Manager in supervising the efforts of subordinate personnel including surveyors, engineering technicians, and consultants. The Senior Land Surveyor can be assigned to any of the following areas: supervision of survey activities in the field for design and construction projects, supervision of office surveying functions such as mapping, writing legal descriptions, and production of accurate calculations used for engineering, real estate and construction activities.

    This classification requires that the incumbent be licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California or equivalent and possess specialized knowledge of land surveying techniques and construction surveying, with emphasis on technology such as GPS (Global Positioning System) methodology and instrumentation. This position will supervise professional and/or administrative staff, as well as identify the need for establishing and administering consultant contracts. This position works with other public agencies (e.g., Caltrans, local cities and counties, water district) to establish property exchanges and rights of way for transportation improvements.

    About VTA

    The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.  

      

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region's vitality. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.  

    To learn more, go to: vta.org 


    Our Community

    Santa Clara County, sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley”, is unique for its innovation, natural attractions, and social diversity. With numerous amenities and perfect weather, it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work. calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams, and beautiful coastal beaches. San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media, including Business Week and Money magazines.  

      

    The county’s population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is rich in ethnic culture and diversity. Enjoy access and the option to explore our closely neighboring counties of San Francisco and Alameda. 


    Classification Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

    Application Deadline: Posting will close on March 3rd, 2024 at 11:59PM.

    Typical Tasks
    • Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, assigns, evaluates, counsels and disciplines subordinate personnel;
    • Supervises office and field survey activities;
    • Advises survey staff regarding methods and techniques of surveying;
    • Provides direction to the Survey Department's Record Drawing Group as needed;
    • Coordinates surveying activities with real estate agents, engineers, inspectors, contractors, etc.;
    • Attends pre-construction meetings or assigns survey staff to attend and keeps informed on projects and related activities;
    • May recommend design changes to conform with field conditions;
    • May administer consultant contracts;
    • Supervises personnel performing office and/or field work required for preparation of Record of Survey Maps, Parcel Maps, Corner Records, legal descriptions, and construction layout plans for VTA projects;
    • Serves as Responsible Charge as described in the Professional Engineers' and Land Surveyors' Act including stamping, signing, and certifying the correctness of documents;
    • Interprets legal descriptions of real property;
    • Uses AutoCAD, Softdesk, and other computer aided design software in the development of maps and calculations;
    • Interacts with various public and private organizations;
    • Prepares clear and comprehensive reports and technical correspondences;
    • Performs technical surveying work as required including GPS surveying, running level loops, and producing maps and legal descriptions;
    • Performs related work as required.
    Employment Standards
    Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

    Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in surveying science, engineering or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of technical surveying experience, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a position comparable to that of a field surveying Chief of Party and/or office surveying "Lead" Land Surveyor. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

    Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of California or equivalent is required at the time of appointment.Knowledge of:
    • All phases of land surveying and map preparation, including GPS and GIS;
    • Laws and regulations pertaining to land surveying in the State of California, including the State Professional Engineers' and Land Surveyors' Act, Subdivision Map Act, and County ordinances;
    • Principles and methods of supervision, training, motivation, counseling and discipline;
    • Project management methods and techniques;
    • Engineering principles, practices, and mathematics.

    Ability to:
    • Plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of subordinates;
    • Gather, compile and analyze engineering data and prepare technical engineering reports;
    • Interpret and apply the provisions of the Land Surveyors' Act, Subdivision Map Act, and County ordinances pertaining to land;
    • Research land titles and determine ownership of property;
    • Interpret and evaluate legal descriptions of real property;
    • Analyze situations and determine appropriate courses of action;
    • Act independently under a minimum of direction;
    • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
    • Use AutoCAD or Softdesk and other software applications to produce maps, records, and engineering reports;
    • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

    What’s in it for You?

    Work/Life Balance: 40-hour work weeks, and an option of a flexible/hybrid remote schedule. 

    Health: VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.  

    Flex Spending Account: $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees  

    Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents  

    Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents  

    Mental Health Days: 3 days: May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024  

    Leave:  17 days of vacation (accrued), 80 Hours of sick time (accrued), 12 paid holidays per year, and 1 floating holiday per year. 

    Retirement:  

    - Participation in CalPERS  

    • Classic Members: 2%@55  

    • PEPRA Members: 2%@62  

    - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)  

    •  457 pre-tax  

    • 457 Roth  

    • Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees  

    - Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retiree’s medical premium  

    Additional perks: 

    - All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.  

    - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

    - Tuition Reimbursement  

    - Professional Development Fund  

    - Wellness Programs  

    As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.  

    For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward  

     

    General Instructions 

    Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to personnel@vta.org 

    To ensure consideration, completed applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources department by the stated closing time and date posted. When the stated closing date is “continuous,” apply immediately; the position may close without notice. You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email, contact NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line at (855) 524-5627 between 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  

    Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.  

    ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL. Applicants should select e-mail as the preferred method of notification. Candidates must maintain an up-to-date, valid and reliable e-mail address. Candidates are also responsible for maintaining up-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their on-line account. Due to the number of applications received, candidates must check their application status through their on-line account. Contact NeoGov for assistance if needed.  

    Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line (855) 524-5627. NeoGov Applicant support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  

     

    Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations  

    The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodation, please click here.   

     
    Application Processing Information  

    All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details, please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.  


    All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.  


    Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.  


    If selected for the position, candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees, and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.  
     

    Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.  

    If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at Personnel@vta.org 



    VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. 


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Supervising Land Surveyor
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Our Client is looking for a Supervising Land Surveyor, supervises a team of nine field surveyors and participates in professional land surveying work primarily in field surveying. The Supervising Land...
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Project Surveyor (Land Surveying)
  • BKF Engineers
  • Pleasanton, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring a Project Surveyor in Pleasanton!The surveying team at BKF works on a variety of cutting-edge projects. As a project surveyor, you will assist senior project surveyors and your project m...
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Supervising Land Surveyor
  • Valley Water
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Supervising Land Surveyor Valley Water Salary: $139,048.00 - $177,902.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01621-E Location: CA, CA Department: Watersheds Design and Construction Closing: Conti...
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Assistant Land Surveyor - Office Surveying (Gilroy, CA)
  • Hanna & Brunetti
  • Gilroy, CA FULL_TIME
  • Hanna & Brunetti is a small civil engineering and land surveying firm serving Santa Clara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties. We currently have an immediate opening for an in-person Assistant Land Sur...
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Surveyor
  • Wood Rodgers
  • Pleasanton, CA FULL_TIME
  • Surveyor Start your survey career at a Best Places to Work company. Wood Rodgers is hiring a Surveyor to join our Survey Division located in Pleasanton, CA. This position will perform various tasks as...
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Managing Land Surveyor
  • Richard Brady & Associates
  • San Mateo, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Wilsey Ham is a well-established and growing 80-year-old Civil Engineering, Surveying an...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Civil Engineer /Project Manager (PE)
  • Impact Recruitment
  • Dublin, CA
  • An established and expanding Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Company and leader in the Commercial, Residential and ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Engineer 5174
  • San Francisco Department of Public Health
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description SHIFTS: Varied. Days, evening, nights, weekends and/or holiday shifts may be required, d...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager - Subsurface Technologies Equipment & Consumables (Sur
  • Progressive Construction Engineering company
  • Dublin, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Company Overview: At California Surveying and Drafting Supply (CSDS), we specialize in h...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Land Surveyor / Surveying Technician
  • MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • We are looking for a Land Surveyor / Surveying Technician role in our Pleasanton, CA location. Qualified candidates with...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager General Line Construction Subsurface Tech
  • California Surveying & Drafting Supply, Inc. (CSDS)
  • Dublin, CA
  • Company Overview: At CSDS , we specialize in helping clients capture, transform, and manage data to enhance field-to-fin...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Survey Crew Chief
  • NV5
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Overview: NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solu...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Land Surveyor / Office Surveyor
  • CBG, INC.
  • San Ramon, CA
  • Position : LAND SURVEYOR / OFFICE SURVEYOR Join the Team At Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, Inc., (CBG) our people are our gre...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fremont (/ˈfriːmɒnt/ FREE-mont) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the annexing of Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San José, and Warm Springs. The city is named after John C. Frémont, an American explorer and former US Senator from California, Governor from Arizona, Major General in the Union Army, and the first Republican presidential candidate, in 1856. Located in the southeast San Francisco Bay Area and straddling both the East Bay and South Bay regions, Fremont has a rapidly-growing population of around 230,000. It i...
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