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RELOCATION & PROPERTY MGMT UNIT MANAGER (REALTY SPECIALIST V)

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID:  43993

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Realty Specialist V
Closing Date/Time: 01/16/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,519 Monthly; Full Range: $ 6,519 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#43993 - IPR#47647

 

Position Overview  

 

This position is accountable for overseeing the relocation assistance program and activities statewide and developing policies and procedures necessary to assure compliance with federal and state statutes. The incumbent functions as a resource for the districts and local agencies regarding the land acquisition process and the relocation assistance policies and procedures that apply to acquisitions for local agency joint improvement projects. This position reviews and formulates comments to present the department’s official position regarding proposed legislation that relates to the department’s land acquisition activities.

 

 

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.
 

 

Essential Functions

  • Oversees the department’s relocation assistance and property management function statewide to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, provides guidance and counsel to the districts, and provides training to districts on policies and procedures as needed.
  • Reviews and approves relocation plans, last resort housing plans, and relocation payments.  Inputs data into the LAMS.
  • Prepares the Uniform Act Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Statistical Report for the FHWA.
  • Manages and coordinates all non-highway use agreements, leases, permits and rental agreements with staff in the Bureau of Business Services (BoBS).
  • Provides expert advice to the districts in resolving unusual or complex relocation and property management problems and reviews district operations to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
  • Assists in the formulation of relocation policies and procedures to provide for uniformly accepted statewide operations and proposes changes to the administrative rules governing the relocation assistance program.
  • Maintains relocation and property management records by projects, monitors status of completion, and provides for preparation of required reports.
  • Provides reviews of compliance with federal and state procedures and conducts process reviews in conjunction with the FHWA.
  • Provides guidance to the districts and local public agencies in the implementation of their local public agency land acquisition activities for compliance with federal and state procedures.
  • Negotiates with the FHWA to obtain approval of procedures that are or have been performed in non-conventional manner by local public agencies to ensure full federal participation.
  • Reviews state/local public agency agreements for compliance with established land acquisition policies and procedures and obtains corrective actions when necessary.

Essential Functions Continued

  • Analyzes and formulates comments to be presented to the Office of Legislative Affairs on proposed legislation.
  • Motivates, evaluates, and develops subordinate staff to maintain the highest level of employee morale and work performance.
  • Assists the Acquisition and Condemnation Unit Manager in the review and processing of land titles, warrant requests, and conveyance documents when such action is necessitated by program needs.
  • Performs 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, business, legal studies, or economics plus four years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof, OR Five years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of National Highway Institute courses: Basic Relocation under the Uniform Act, Advanced Relocation under the Uniform Act, and/or Business Relocation under the Uniform Act.
  • Completion of International Right of Way Association courses:  Residential Relocation Assistance, Non-Residential Relocation Assistance, Advanced Residential Relocation Assistance, Advanced Business Relocation Assistance, Principles of Real Estate Engineering, Introduction to Property Management, and/or Principles of Land Acquisition.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws concerning land acquisition and related activities.
  • Extensive knowledge of departmental land acquisition policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the Land Acquisition Management System (LAMS).

Conditions of Employment

1. The Conditions of Employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

2. Valid driver’s license.
3. Occasional travel to the districts which may include overnight stays.
4. Successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Relocation and Property Management Unit Manager.

 

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: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Land Acquisition

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management

If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-RELOCATION-&-PROPERTY-MGMT-UNIT-MANAGER-%28REALTY-SPECIALIST-V%29-IL-62764/1247229700/

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above
*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov
 

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.