PLATS & PLANS TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois • Peoria, IL

6d • $4,159 - $7,187 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for assisting with the management, preparation and review of right-of-way plats, plans, legal descriptions, court exhibits, and related documents required for the acquisition and disposal of right-of-way (ROW) for highway improvement projects.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering; OR six years of engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Technical, organizational, and project coordination experience.
• Plats, plans, and legal description interpretation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobats Pro, MicroStation, and File Explorer.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Research and Investigative abilities.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional judgment and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate physical and digital records of right-of-way (ROW) owned or controlled by the department.
• Searches various records to determine property ownership.
• Assists others in finding ROW information for construction and survey work.
• Assists with the management/preparation and review of ROW plats, plans, legal descriptions, Land Acquisition Status spreadsheets, and other related documents.
• Reviews the work of internal staff and consultants for accurate and conformance to state policies.
• 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

• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree