Plats And Plans Technician - (Engineering Technician Iii)

State of IllinoisMadison, WI
Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for assisting with the management, review and preparation of plats, excess parcel plats, legal descriptions and related documents required for the acquisition and disposal of right-of-way for proposed highway construction that is both highly urbanized and rural in nature. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Plats and Plans Technicians. 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.

Requirements

  • Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR six years of engineering experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a variety of technical activities relating to civil engineering, land surveys, plats and plans preparation, and the required documents for the acquisition of land for projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret reports, maps, plans, plats, legal descriptions and title abstracts.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying in a relatively narrow range of functions.
  • Working knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry and its application of field surveying and engineering computations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, database, and PDF software.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that all pertinent data has been researched, reviewed, and accurately documented.
  • Prepares, documents, and distributes project information packets.
  • Ensures that all required plats, plans, and legal descriptions are completed according to assigned time frames.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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
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