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Chief of Party

Kforce Technology Staffing
Oakland, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Oakland, CA that is seeking a Chief of Party.

Summary:
Under the supervision of a responsible supervisor or the direction of a higher land classification within the Land Surveyor's line of progression, this role: regularly plans and directs the work and activities of a survey crew to procure all field data necessary for the preparation of all types of land documents and for the preparation of drawings in connection with the company's design, construction, maintenance and operating functions.

The Chief of Party is responsible for the performance of:
* Specific surveys as required on existing or proposed road, canals, ditches, telephone lines, distribution lines, transmission lines, establishing horizontal and vertical control for construction projects, microwave installations, etc.,
* Hydrographic surveys, settlement surveys for dams, power plants and other major structures, property surveys and setting property corners for Company-owned land
* Work, obtaining field data and making computations
* Recording in field notebooks, electronic data collectors or in manners designated by the company
* Taking care of and operating survey equipment and related computers and interfaces, and
* May perform the duties of lower classifications

REQUIREMENTS:
* 2 years of civil engineering or survey technology training from a recognized college, or the equivalent in education and/or experience, and 1 years of field experience as a Senior Land Technician
* Must have the personal qualifications and ability to meet the public and direct and plan the activities of a survey crew
* Full qualifications of a Senior Land Technician and the demonstrated ability to perform the above duties as evidenced by the quality and quantity of their work as a Senior Land Technician and in an agreed upon testing and promotion procedure, by passing a written company examination which will test the ability to perform the duties of a Chief of Party, or who is a licensed Land Surveyor or who has passed the California State Land Surveyor in Training examination

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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