PLATS AND PLANS SURVEYOR I (LAND SURVEYOR I)

State of IllinoisOttawa, IL
$4,256 - $7,327Onsite

About The Position

This entry level position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of right-of-way plats, plans, legal descriptions, and related documents and drawings concerned with land acquisition and condemnation.

Requirements

  • Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; OR completion of a bachelor's degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license; OR completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related science including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Frequent statewide travel with some overnight stays.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Experience with surveying, engineering, construction, or other related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with preparation of plats and plans and related documents.
  • Assures that all time frames established for the preparation of plats and plans are adhered to.
  • Assures right-of-way strip maps are accurate.
  • Assures that all plats, legal descriptions, title work, and survey data are completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
  • 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)
  • 12 paid Sick Days annually
  • 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
  • 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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