SENIOR PLATS & PLANS SURVEYOR (LAND SURVEYOR III)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the preparation of right-of-way plats, plans, legal descriptions, and related documents and drawings concerned with land acquisition and condemnation. It is also responsible for the review of plats and plans prepared by consultants.

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.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Good oral and written communication skills.
Problem solving skills.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures that preparation of plats and plans and related documents prepared by in-house or consultant staff are prepared accurately.
Ensures that all time frames established for the preparation of plats and plans are adhered to.
Ensures right-of-way strip maps are accurate.
Ensures that all required survey data is properly requested and reviewed.
Ensures that all plats, legal descriptions, title work, and survey data is completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
Ensures that all court displays, as required for condemnation trials, are prepared accurately and within established time frames.
Performs all duties in compliance with departmental rules, regulations, and safety work practices. 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