LAND ACQUISITION ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing overall direction for district land acquisition activities including acquisition of necessary rights-of-way required to successfully complete the district Highway Construction Program, managing state-owned property, administering the district Relocation Program, monitoring local agency acquisitions and directing district highway and land surveys.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years supervising staff and managingengineering functions
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires frequent statewide travel.
Requires occasional overtime.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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 Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of land acquisition principles and practices.
Experience and knowledge with the state and federal laws governing land acquisition.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the section to acquire the necessary right-of-way to meet pre-determined letting schedules.
Completes eminent domain action through a liaison with attorneys and court officials.
Ensures all highway and land surveys are completed on schedule.
Ensures equitable administrative settlements are considered prior to condemnation actions.
Ensures state-owned property is properly managed.
Ensures the equitable administration of the district relocation program.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates staff and ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and safety rules.
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

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