SENIOR SURVEY CREW CHIEF (LAND SURVEYOR III)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising technical personnel in obtaining accurate survey measurements for preparing plans for roads, bridges, and culverts and for the preparation of land acquisition plats and documents. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Surveyor Crew Chief. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

Requirements

Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Survey in Illinois.
Four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, drilling sites and roads open to traffic.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires districtwide travel.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
Considerable knowledge of surveying standards and/or plats and plans preparation.
Considerable knowledge of modern surveying equipment and methods.
Ability to supervise staff engaged in either field or office surveying functions.
Considerable knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) workstations.
Knowledge of the Global Positioning System.

Responsibilities

Reviews survey data from district and consultant survey crews for completeness and accuracy using Bentley Open Roads Designer, Trimble Business Center, and TopoDOT.
Produces terrain models with Bentley Open Roads Designer to be used by district and consultant design engineers for phase I or phase II design work.
Collects and reviews data for accuracy horizontally and vertically.
Provides training for district survey crews on Bentley Open Roads Designer.
Provides training to consultant survey crews on district policies on up-to-date version of Point Numbering and Point Codes as well as Line Coding with district codes.
Researches new projects for old survey and plan horizontal and vertical information.
Assists the district Chief of Surveys with the handling of data to and from the aerial survey staff and consultants.
Coordinates and assists crew personnel in the collection of survey data in an accurate and timely manner.
Serves as Chief of Surveys in an absence.
Supervises a survey crew in collecting field data.
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