Job Requisition ID: 57220IPR#26-01157
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 07/16/2026
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: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining 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.Position OverviewThis position is responsible for supervising and providing all relocation assistance necessary in aiding property owners whose property has been acquired by the department
Essential Functions- Reviews all documents, forms, etc. for accuracy and completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Plans timely completion of all phases of work to maintain flow of work of other right of way sections and to clear right of way for scheduled construction lettings.
- Maintains good public relations.
- Provides and maintains a safe work environment for employees.
- Remains abreast of the asbestos abatement program as it relates to property management.
- Remains abreast of the Responsible Property Transfer Act and hazardous waste policies and procedures.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications- Extensive knowledge of real estate appraising process, negotiations and condemnation process, and property management and relocation principles.
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws concerning land acquisition and related activities.
- Extensive knowledge of the departmental land acquisition policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to read and interpret reports, maps, plans, plats, legal descriptions and title abstracts.
- Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys, and government officials.
Conditions of Employment- Valid driver's license.
- District-wide travel which may include overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1102 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact:Posting Group: Transportation; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
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