SURVEYOR - (LAND SURVEYOR I)

Job Requisition ID: 56741 IPR #26-01478 Opening Date: 06/09/2026 Closing Date: 06/24/2026 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: Edgar Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters Position Overview This position is accountable for collecting survey data while serving as a member of a survey crew. The incumbent assists in obtaining field survey data by operating and reading state‑of-the‑art electronic survey instruments used in conducting route, bridge, hydraulic and property surveys. The incumbent maintains a high level of efficiency in the day‑to‑day operations of the field crew. Essential Functions Collects and processes accurate and timely land survey data obtained through the use of electronic surveying equipment. Locates and sets new alignments and right‑of‑way positions. Places and recovers aerial survey targets; collects and processes photogrammetric control data through the use of global positioning system (GPS) instruments and computer software. Obtains topographic and planimetric data for preparing plans, reports, right‑of‑way plats and legal descriptions. Cleans, repairs and maintains surveying instrumentation and equipment. Analyzes and interprets land surveying records and data; assists with the preparation of right‑of‑way plats, parcel sketches and legal descriptions. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to 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 Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying; knowledge of surveying standards and/or plats and plans preparation, and modern survey equipment and methods. Ability to perform third or higher order survey work and to make technical computations and estimates. Basic ability to prepare right‑of‑way plats and plans using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) workstations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and global positioning system (GPS). Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires extensive districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays, and occasional overtime. Requires the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of conditions and weather, including, but not limited to, active construction sites and roadways open to traffic. Requires the ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain and wade in water. 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. Benefits 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) 12 paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days in their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually 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 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Work Location 13473 IL Highway 133, Paris, Illinois, 61944 Work Office Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development Agency Contact

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