PLATS AND PLANS SURVEYOR I (LAND SURVEYOR I)

Job Requisition ID: 52149 IPR# 25-00538

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Land Surveyor I

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 4,256 Monthly; Full Range: $ 4,256 - $ 7,327 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: LaSalle

Number of Vacancies: 4

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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.

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Position Overview

This entry level position is responsible assisting with the preparation of right-of-way plats, plans, legal descriptions, and related documents and drawings concerned with land acquisition and condemnation.

Essential Functions

• Assists with preparation of plats and plans and related documents.
• 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 plats, legal descriptions, title work, and survey data is completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
• 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 PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license; 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 PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surveying, engineering, construction or related fields.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires districtwide travel.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Plats & Plans 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 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

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 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with a 1- hour lunch

Work Location: 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/ Bureau of Program Development

Work County: LaSalle

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation

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