Airport Documentation Technician (Engineering Tech Iv)

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for conducting progress and final audits of Resident Engineer or Resident Technician construction field records to verify compliance with approved policies, and provides documentation training, response to audit findings and maintains historical job record and other contract support functions for the Division of Aeronautics Construction and Materials Section. This position is responsible for producing and maintaining the Airport Construction Documentation Manual.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience, OR seven years of engineering experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires successful completion of the Documentation of Quantities class within 1 year of employment.
• Requires frequent statewide travel with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction related projects.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in auditing of construction projects.
• Experience with construction and materials management software systems.
• Familiarity within the airport environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities involved in progress and final documentation audits to verify payment and federal reimbursements for work completed by contractors.
• Conducts and supervises the review of completed construction projects to ensure documentation of contract pay items and compliance with plan requirements and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports and Contract Special Provisions.
• Checks final contract pay quantities and prepares and submits final papers on completed contracts to initiate final payment to contractors.
• Provides guidance to contractors, other bureaus within the division, state, and consultant resident engineers and resident technicians to ensure that documentation is in compliance with established procedures.
• Prepares and updates the Airport Construction Documentation Manual.
• Provides support and training for documentation software and forms.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 10 paid Vacation Days 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree