PLATS & PLANS CREW CHIEF (LAND SURVEYOR III)

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor III
Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,451 MONTHLY; Full Range $5,451 - $9,409 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

 

Posting Identification Number  43651 - IPR#47353

 

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.

 

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

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

• Valid driver's license.
• Extensive districtwide travel and some statewide, whic