LAND ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (REALTY SPECIALIST II)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

1d•$4,445 - $7,760•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for negotiating highway right-of-way acquisition, as well as necessary relocation assistance, for assigned right-of-way parcels of the state construction program in Region 3/District 5.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields PLUS one year of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance, or a combination thereof; OR two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance, or a combination thereof.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires a Notary Public license, or the ability to obtain such license within six months of hire date.
Requires districtwide travel.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys and government officials

Responsibilities

Reviews the project area, construction and right-of-way plans, and appraisals prior to the initiation of negotiations to determine possible negotiating problems.
Negotiates with property owners, their attorneys, and public officials for right-of-way acquisition, typically for simple cases.
Prepares special documents for title clearance, special reports, and correspondence concerning special matters and complaints.
Prepares relocation plans and necessary data for relocation assistance.
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