PLATS & PLANS SQUAD LEADER (LAND SURVEYOR III)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for interpreting title and survey data and assists in the design and preparation of right-of-way plats, plans and legal descriptions. The incumbent assists in the coordination of the preparation of such plats, plans and descriptions as prepared by consultants in order to facilitate the timely acquisition of required right-of-way. The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing and cataloging in-house historical data.

Requirements

Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois PLUS four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.

Nice To Haves

Ability to keep harmonious relationships with co-workers.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land and boundary surveying.
Ability to interpret complex legal descriptions of land from title reports and determines the location of the property.
Skill in the use of surveying field and office instruments.
Ability to prepare right-of-way plats and plans using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) workstations.

Responsibilities

Performs complex right-of-way design activities as necessary for the preparation of plans, plats, and legal descriptions and related documents necessary for the acquisition of right-of-way.
Reviews the right-of-way documents prepared by staff and consulting engineering firms retained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Completes research of ownership and title records and maintains an index and permanent storage systems on the personal computer of accumulated data and historical files.
Furnishes the Survey Unit with necessary coordinates to accomplish surveys and to furnish coordinates and staking plans to consultants as required.
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