SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN ( ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV )

SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN ( ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV ) We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Union Position : This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Position Overview This position is responsible for supervising technical personnel in obtaining accurate survey measurements for the purpose of preparing plans for roads, bridges and culverts and for the preparation of land acquisition plats and documents. Essential Functions Obtains accurate survey measurements in a timely manner. Ensures that all surveys are conducted according to requirements and policies. Ensures that surveys are in proper formats and to the appropriate levels of completeness for the purposes intended. Provides survey scope of work on manpower estimates for consultant projects and participates in negotiating, monitoring, and evaluating consultant’s survey work. Provides for the optimum use of electronic and computerized survey techniques in the conduct of surveys and coordinates with in-house and consultants to assure compatibility. Assists the Chief of Surveys in preparing work schedules and determining the distribution of survey crew personnel among the various county projects. Researches records and plans to obtain stationing and monuments for reference and starting points. Ensures that survey equipment is always in acceptable condition and working order. Performs duties in compliance with department 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 Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying. Considerable knowledge of surveying standards. Knowledge of the latest surveying equipment and software such as Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, Geopak, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) processing and ArcGIS (GIS). Conditions of Employment Valid driver’s license. District-wide travel. Ability to work extended periods of time, during adverse weather conditions and outside in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, drilling sites and roads open to traffic. 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 Senior Survey Technicians. 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: 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 Work Hours: 4-day work week (7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.), varies to 5-day work week during weeks with State Holiday Work Location: 1102 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234 Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development #J-18808-Ljbffr