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Form of workAgency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 01/08/2024
Salary: $4,190-$7,315 Monthly
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $4,190-$5,690 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Edgar
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 - Protech 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.
Agency Mission Statement
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Land Aquisition Specialist.
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 are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) 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.
This position is accountable for negotiating highway right-of-way acquisition, as well as necessary relocation assistance, for assigned right-of-way parcels of the state construction program in Region 3/District 5.
Annual Acquisition Program: Parcels 50-200
Dollar Volume $250,000 - $1,000,000
Annual Number of Residential and Business Relocations: 2-6
This position reports to the Land Acquisition Manager. No subordinates report to this position.
This position, under direct supervision, negotiates and provides relocation assistance for the State Land Acquisition Program to ensure that required right-of-way acquisition is expedited in such a manner that needed land is available for necessary utility adjustment and/or targeted construction timetables, while ensuring that the former property owners are provided fair and just compensation in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act). Conducting negotiations and providing relocation assistance requires immense diplomacy in promoting the department’s highway improvement project, while tactfully addressing the property owner’s concerns. Effective negotiation will minimize overall costs to the taxpayers as well as reduce the need to acquire property by condemnation. This position is unique in that it is responsible for property negotiations, relocation of displaced persons, execution of all acquisition documents, and clearance of titles as required by law for the assigned parcels.
Typical problems of this position are establishing effective communication with the owners of simple to occasionally complex parcel acquisitions so that understanding is reached; satisfactory resolution of numerous problems involving displaced individuals in securing replacement housing and business locations so that confidence is developed and negotiations are successfully consummated; resolving questions and complaints from property owners or their attorneys concerning right-of-way acquisition and their property rights with tact, skill and diplomacy to insure good public relations, while keeping the minimum number of parcels processed through court proceedings. The greatest challenge is expediting right-of-way acquisition with a minimum of inconvenience and hardship to the public while still meeting construction letting dates.
The incumbent reviews project areas, right-of-way plans, appraisals and title reports prior to negotiations; prepares offers to purchase and introductory letters, assembles property owners’ portfolio and negotiations file, negotiates for the acquisition of right-of-way, maintains a complete set of notes through negotiations, keeps the Land Acquisition Manager informed of any problems during negotiations, prepares reports and correspondence and checks county records for various information, including the title check prior to delivery of state warrants. She/he assists, coordinates, and processes relocation payments allowed to property owners.
This position has general latitude to accomplish responsibilities. Matters of a unique nature are referred to the supervisor with recommendations for resolution. This position is constrained by applicable
departmental/state/federal guidelines and regulations.
The incumbent has frequent contacts with title companies, central bureau personnel, outside vendors and county officials and the public. Significant district contacts include the Studies and Plans section concerning subordinations and status of LAND ACQUISITION on particular projects. Principal central office contacts are with the Bureau of Land Acquisition. Travel is required.
The effectiveness of this position is measured by the extent to which letting deadlines are met, by the percentage of assigned parcels settled without condemnation, and by the maintenance of good working relationships with landowners and between the unit and other units within the department.
1. Reviews the project area, construction and right-of-way plans, and appraisals prior to the initiation of negotiations to determine possible negotiating problems.
2. Negotiates with property owners, their attorneys, and public officials for acquisition right-of-way, typically for simple cases.
3. Prepares special documents for title clearance, special reports and correspondence concerning special matters and complaints.
4. Prepares relocation plans and necessary data for Relocation Assistance.
5. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
• Education/Experience:
- Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related fields PLUS one year of professional experience in real estate, surveying, titles work, LAND ACQUISITION, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof OR
- Two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, LAND ACQUISITION, appraisal, negotiation, property management or relocation assistance or a combination thereof
• Valid driver’s license
• Notary Public license, or ability to obtain such license within six months of hire date
• District-wide travel
Position Desirables
• Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys and government officials
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: 13473 Il Highway 133 Paris, IL 61944-6731
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Job Family: Transportation; Environmental & Natural Resources; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
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