Plats & Plans Crew Chief - (Land Surveyor Iii)
Plats & Plans Crew Chief - (Land Surveyor Iii)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47239IPR#25-00235
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
PositionTitle:Land Surveyor III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5451 Monthly; Full Range: $5451 - $9409 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for preparing right-of-way (ROW) plans parcel sketches legal descriptions and court exhibits of a complex nature and working directly with field survey notes and title reports. Performing land boundary surveys courthouse research communicating with local land surveyors locating and/or establishing section and quarter section corners recording of monument records and determining the location of existing right of way lines.
Essential Functions
- Prepares all district plats plans and exhibits used in acquisition and condemnation activities.
- Ensures that land surveys are conducted in accordance with the Illinois Revised Statutes.
- Writes accurate and complete legal descriptions used to acquire title to land.
- Trains motives and evaluates subordinate personnel.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois.
Four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and use in Power Geopak and Open Roads Design.
Thorough knowledge of the principle and practices of land surveying and the use of modern survey equipment.
Knowledge of real estate procedures.
Ability to perform difficult technical research and to make competent decisions on survey related matters.
Ability to supervise survey crew.
Strong Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access PowerPoint) skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong human relations skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires extensive districtwide travel and some statewide which may include overnight stays.
- Requires the ability to work occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and weather (hot cold wet windy muddy) including but not limited to active construction sites roadways open to traffic and/or off-road areas inhabited by insects snakes poisonous plants etc.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Plats and Plans Crew Chief.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life promote economic prosperity and protect our are problem solvers and leaders constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time hybrid scheduling)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2801 W Murphysboro Rd Carbondale Illinois 62901
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 9/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State
employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior
to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector
General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
