Senior Squad Leader - Land Surveyor Iii

Senior Squad Leader
- Land Surveyor III

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for directing and reviewing the preparation of complicated Plat of Highways and legal descriptions, reviewing and researching all related documents needed for the acquisition of right of way for proposed highway construction.

Essential Functions

• Assures that preparation of Plat of Highways, legal descriptions, and related documents are prepared accurately.
• Assures all time frames established for the preparation of Plat of Highways and legal descriptions are adhered to.
• Assures all title reports required are ordered in advance to minimize delays to acquisition.
• Assures all consultant Plat of Highways and legal descriptions are properly reviewed and accurate.
• Assures all inquiries are properly answered.
• Assures all subordinates are properly trained and motivated.
• Assures all required survey data is properly requested and reviewed.
• Assures all plats, legal descriptions, title work and survey data are completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
• Assures all court displays as required for condemnation trials are prepared accurately and within established time frames.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Performs all duties in a manner conductive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs additional 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

• Five years of experience performing property/boundary survey analysis and resolution, as an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
• Working knowledge of title commitments, including their purpose and content.
• Ability to perform technical research work and to make comprehensive recommendations on surveying problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.
• Working knowledge of Bentley Open Roads Designer design application.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Squad Leader. 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 environment. We 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 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

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday
- Friday

Work Location:

1102 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234

Work Office:
Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR