SENIOR SURVEY CREW CHIEF - (LAND SURVEYOR III)

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor III
Closing Date/Time: 02/26/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,451 Monthly; Full range $5,451-$9,409 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech 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  44696 - IPR# 47893

 

Position Overview

 

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

 

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

• Reviews survey data from district and consultant survey crews for completeness and accuracy using Bentley Open Roads Designer, Trimble Business Center, and TopoDOT.
• Produces terrain models with Bentley Open Roads Designer to be used by district and consultant design engineers for phase I or phase II design work.
• Collects and reviews data for accuracy horizontally and vertically.
• Provides training for district survey crews on Bentley Open Roads Designer.
• Provides training to consultant survey crews on district policies on up-to-date version of Point Numbering and Point Codes as well as Line Coding with district codes.
• Research new projects for old survey and plan horizontal and vertical information.
• Assists the district Chief of Surveys with the handling of data to and from the aerial survey staff and consultants.
• Coordinates and assists crew personnel in the collection of survey data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serves as Chief of Surveys in an absence.
• Supervises a survey crew in collecting field data.
• 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 Survey in Illinois PLUS four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Considerable knowledge of surveying standards and/or plats and plans preparation.
• Considerable knowledge of modern surveying equipment and methods.
• Ability to supervise staff engaged in either field or office surveying functions.
• Considerable knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (GADD) workstations.
• Knowledge of the Global Positioning System.

Conditions of Employment

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