Senior Plats And Plans Surveyor (Land Surveyor Iii)
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:
Closing Date: 02/06/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title:LAND SURVEYOR III - PW803
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5451 monthly; Full Range: $5451-$9409 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Lee
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.
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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 accountable for interpreting title and survey data setting proposed right-of-way and easementlimits and designing and preparing right-of-way plats and plans and legal descriptions. The incumbent assistsin the coordination of the preparation of such plats plans and descriptions as prepared by consultants tofacilitate the timely acquisition of required right-of-way (ROW). The incumbent is also responsible for overseeingand cataloging in-house historical data.
Essential Functions
- Performs complex right-of-way (ROW) design activities as necessary for the preparation of plans platslegal descriptions and related documents necessary for the acquisition of ROW.
- Reviews the ROW documents prepared by staff and consulting engineering firms retained by thedepartment.
- Completes research of ownership and title records maintains an index and permanent storage systemsfor accumulated data and historical files.
- Furnishes the Survey Section with necessary coordinates to accomplish surveys and furnishescoordinates and staking plans to consultants as required.
- Answers public inquiries regarding state ROW limits and property rights.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conduciveto the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current registration as licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois PLUS four years of experience inpractice of land surveying.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles standards and practices of land surveying.
- Working knowledge and ability to prepare plats and plans and read legal descriptions specifically forROW.
- Working knowledge of survey computer programs and software such as computer aided design anddrafting (CADD) workstation and geographic information systems.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to perform technical research work and to make comprehensive recommendations on surveyingproblems.
- Working knowledge of a title commitments purpose and contents.
Conditions of Employment
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Plats and Plans Surveyor.
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 Illinois.
Our 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 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
Headquarter Location: 819 Depot Ave Dixon Illinois 61021
Work County: Lee
Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Program Development / Region 2 / District 2
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Transportation
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to thisposition. 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Data Analytics
- GIS
- Microstation
- Quality Assurance
- Interviewing
- Records Management
- Land Surveying
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Carlson
- negotiation
