SENIOR SURVEY CREW CHIEF (LAND SURVEYOR III)

Job Requisition ID: 57337 IPR#26-01563Opening Date: 07/13/2026Closing Date: 07/27/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Land Surveyor IIISalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,451 Monthly; Full Range: $5,451 - $9,409 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 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. Position Overview 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. Essential Functions 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. Minimum Qualifications Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Survey in Illinois. Four years of experience in the practice of land surveying. Preferred Qualifications 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 (GADD) workstations. Knowledge of the Global Positioning System. Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires the ability to pass a background check. Requires outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, active construction sites, drilling sites and roads open to traffic. Requires district wide travel. 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. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Survey 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. 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: 6:00 AM-4:30 PM M-Th (Apr - Nov), 1/2-hr lunch & 7:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F (Nov-Apr), 1/2-hr lunchWork Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 6/Bureau of Program DevelopmentAgency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 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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