REVIEW APPRAISER - REALTY SPECIALIST III

Job Information Job Requisition ID: 56959 IPR #26-01443. Opening Date: 07/07/2026. Closing Date: 07/21/2026. Agency: Department of Transportation. Position Title: Realty Specialist III. Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,055 Monthly; Full Range $5,055-$8,800 Monthly. Job Type: Salaried. Category: Full Time. County: Cook. Number of Vacancies: 1. Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters. 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. 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Position Overview This position is accountable for the review of fee and staff appraisals, the assignment of fee appraisers and fee reviewers, the determination of their appropriate fees, preparation of bulletins for services, monitoring of fee appraisal performance and evaluation, and the preparation of associated cost studies which are necessary to facilitate the acquisition of required right of way to ensure the meeting of established letting dates, as well as providing valuation, testimony in hearings and trials, as may be necessary in the acquisition of property rights. Essential Functions Provides consistent and timely review of all appraisals. Assigns fee appraisers and establishes equitable fees for assigned parcels. Provides guidance and direction to fee appraisers throughout the entire course of the appraisal process. Determines complexity and difficulty associated with the appraisal of individual parcels. Provides guidance and direction to in-house staff consultant in the appraisal unit. Ensures the adequacy of appraisal documentation. Ensures defensibility of appraised value in legal proceedings. Provides expert testimony at hearings and trials. Undertakes acquisition cost studies associated with future projects and programs. Performs all 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 Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields PLUS two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof; OR three years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof. State of Illinois Certified General or Residential Real Estate Appraiser License or Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License. Preferred Qualifications Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning land acquisition and related activities. Experience in performing eminent domain appraisal reviews. Ability to plan, organize, and execute programs and/or projects. Ability to supervise, train, and motivate subordinate personnel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires occasional in-district travel. Requires occasional overtime. Requires successful completion of a background screening. This position is a union position; provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 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 (IDOT) is seeking to hire a Review Appraiser. 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. Our department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Benefits 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 Location 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196 Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 1 /District 1 /Bureau of Land Acquisition Posting Group Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois