SURVEY CREW CHIEF (LAND SURVEYOR III)

Job Requisition ID: 50291 IPR#25-00482
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor III 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,451 a month; Full Range $5,451-$9,409 a month
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.

 

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for supervising technical personnel in obtaining accurate survey measurements for the purpose of preparing plans for roads, bridges, and culverts, and for the preparation of land acquisition plats and documents.

Essential Functions

• Obtains accurate survey measurements in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all surveys are conducted according to requirements and policies. Ensures that surveys are in proper formats and to the appropriate levels of completeness for the purposes intended.
• Provides for the optimum use of electronic and computerized survey techniques in the conduct of surveys and coordinates with in-house and consultants to assure compatibility.
• Assists the Chief of Surveys in preparing work schedules and determining the distribution of survey crew personnel among the various county projects.
• Researches records and plans to obtain stationing and monuments for reference and starting points.
• Maintains and repairs survey instruments and equipment.
• Directs, trains, and motivates staff.
• Provides training for consulting firms regarding the department’s coding and procedures.
• 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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the general public.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• 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 Se