SENIOR SQUAD LEADER (LAND SURVEYOR III)
About The Position
The Senior Squad Leader (Land Surveyor III) directs and reviews the preparation of complicated Plats of Highways and legal descriptions, and researches related documents needed to acquire rights-of-way for proposed highway construction. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5, District 8, Bureau of Program Development, headquartered in Collinsville, Illinois. The role oversees the accuracy and timely completion of plats, legal descriptions, title work, survey data, and court displays for condemnation trials. It also responds to inquiries and trains and motivates subordinates. Duties must comply with departmental safety rules and support fair and equitable treatment of employees. The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hybrid scheduling may range from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel is required.
Requirements
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel districtwide.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- 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 and make comprehensive recommendations on surveying problems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.
- Working knowledge of the Bentley OpenRoads Designer design application.
- Supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct and review preparation of complicated Plats of Highways, legal descriptions, and related right-of-way acquisition documents.
- Prepare Plats of Highways, legal descriptions, and related documents accurately.
- Ensure established timeframes for preparing Plats of Highways and legal descriptions are met.
- Order title reports in advance to minimize acquisition delays.
- Review Plats of Highways and legal descriptions for accuracy.
- Ensure inquiries are properly answered.
- Request and review required survey data.
- Ensure plats, legal descriptions, title work, and survey data are completed promptly to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
- Train and motivate subordinates.
- Ensure court displays for condemnation trials are prepared accurately and within established timeframes.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to 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
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
