SENIOR SQUAD LEADER (LAND SURVEYOR III)
Illinois Department of Transportation
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Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Land Surveyor III in Collinsville, IL. The position directs preparation of plat of highways and legal descriptions, researches documents for rights-of-way, and ensures timely completion of surveys and related tasks.
Hybrid work schedule available; requires IL licensure and registration as a Professional Land Surveyor. The role emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, project management, and coordination with title and survey teams.
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois is required.
- Four years of experience in land surveying.
- Preferred: five years of property/boundary survey experience in IL, knowledge of title commitments, ability to perform research and make recommendations, manage multiple projects, supervisory experience, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Direct and review preparation of Plat of Highways and legal descriptions.
- Research and assemble documents for rights-of-way acquisition.
- Order title reports to minimize delays.
- Review plats and legal descriptions for accuracy.
- Train and motivate subordinates and ensure compliance with safety rules.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location: Collinsville, IL, US, 62234
Job Requisition ID: 59768
Job Requisition ID: 59768 IPR#26-01898
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Land Surveyor III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,451 Monthly; Full Range: $5,451 - $9,409 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 ProTech Teamsters
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 1102 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Work County: Madison
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
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This position is accountable for directing and reviewing the preparation of complicated Plat of Highways and legal descriptions and researching all related documents needed for acquiring rights-of-way for proposed highway construction.
- Prepares Plat of Highways, legal descriptions, and related documents accurately.
- Ensures all timeframes established for the preparation of Plat of Highways and legal descriptions are adhered to.
- Orders title reports required in advance to minimize delays to acquisition.
- Reviews Plat of Highways and legal descriptions for accuracy.
- Ensures that all inquiries are properly answered.
- Requests and reviews all required survey data.
- Ensures all plats, legal descriptions, title work and survey data are completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
- Trains and motivates subordinates.
- Ensures all court displays for condemnation trials are prepared accurately and within established timeframes.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conductive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in the practice of land surveying.
- Five years of experience performing property/boundary survey analysis and resolution, as an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.
- Working knowledge of title commitments, including their purpose and content.
- Ability to perform technical research work and to make comprehensive recommendations on surveying problems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.
- Working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer design application.
- Supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Districtwide travel.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Squad Leader.
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.
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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