Waiver Valuation Specialist (Realty Specialist Iii)

Job Requisition ID:52818 IPR# 25-00590
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
PositionTitle: Realty Specialist III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5055 Monthly; Full Range: $5055 -$8800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for the preparation of waiver valuations for land acquisition purposes. This positionalso assists with preparation of appraisals and provides various support functions for the appraisal andnegotiation units of the Land Acquisition Section.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Waiver Valuation 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 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 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
Woek Location: 700 E Norris Dr Ottawa Illinois 61350
Work County: LaSalle

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/Bureau of Program Development

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Posting Group: Public Safety; Transportation

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.

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