SENIOR PLATS AND PLANS SURVEYOR (LAND SURVEYOR III)

State of Illinois • Dixon, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for interpreting title and survey data, setting proposed right-of-way and easement
l limits, and designing and preparing right-of-way plats and plans and legal descriptions. The incumbent assists
in the coordination of the preparation of such plats, plans, and descriptions as prepared by consultants to
facilitate the timely acquisition of required right-of-way (ROW). The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing
and cataloging in-house historical data.Essential Functions
Performs complex right-of-way (ROW) design activities as necessary for the preparation of plans, plats,
legal descriptions, and related documents necessary for the acquisition of ROW.
Reviews the ROW documents prepared by staff and consulting engineering firms retained by the
department.
Completes research of ownership and title records, maintains an index and permanent storage systems
for accumulated data and historical files.
Furnishes the Survey Section with necessary coordinates to accomplish surveys and furnishes,
coordinates and staking plans to consultants as required.
Answers public inquiries regarding state ROW limits and property rights.
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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the principles, standards and practices of land surveying.
• Working knowledge and ability to prepare plats and plans and read legal descriptions specifically for ROW.
• Working knowledge of survey computer programs and software such as computer aided design and drafting (CADD) workstation and geographic information systems.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to perform technical research work and to make comprehensive recommendations on surveying problems.
• Working knowledge of a title commitment’s purpose and contents.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex right-of-way (ROW) design activities as necessary for the preparation of plans, plats, legal descriptions, and related documents necessary for the acquisition of ROW.
• Reviews the ROW documents prepared by staff and consulting engineering firms retained by the department.
• Completes research of ownership and title records, maintains an index and permanent storage systems for accumulated data and historical files.
• Furnishes the Survey Section with necessary coordinates to accomplish surveys and furnishes, coordinates and staking plans to consultants as required.
• Answers public inquiries regarding state ROW limits and property rights.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees