Date: Feb 4, 2025
Location:
Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196
Job Requisition ID: 44517
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor II
Closing Date/Time: 02/19/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,002 Monthly; Full Range: $5,002-$8,539/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters
*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 44517 / IPR # 47877
Position Overview
This position is accountable for obtaining accurate survey measurements for the purpose of preparing plans for roads, bridges, culverts, and land acquisition plats and plans. This position is responsible for reviewing complicated plats and plans, as well as legal descriptions. It also includes researching documentation needed for the acquisition of rights of way (ROW) for highway purposes.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Ensures accurate preparation of plats and plans along with related documents in a timely manner to ensure there is no delay in project completions.
- Reviews all consultant plats and plans for accuracy and conformance with surveying principles.
- Ensures accurate collection of all required fields or right of way (ROW) survey data and reviews it in a timely manner.
- Assures that all work activities are completed with due consideration of department safety rules.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; OR Completion of a bachelor’s degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license PLUS one year of experience in the practice of land surveying; OR Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related science including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license PLUS one year of experience in the practice of land surveying.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles/standards and practices of land surveying.
- Working knowledge of and usage of surveying equipment including GPS.
- Working knowledge of and ability to prepare/review ROW plats and plans also prepare/review legal descriptions.
- Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting {CADD), preferably MicroStation.
- Ability to perform third or higher order survey work and to make technical computations and estimates.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires districtwide travel.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Plats and Plans Project Surveyors.
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.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many 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
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM, Monday-Friday (45-Minute Lunch)
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 1/District 1/Land Acquisition
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
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