ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for determining routes and restrictions for the safe and efficient movement of exceptionally large oversize and overweight objects within and through the state; granting or denying permits for such movements; and computing fees as required by law. This position is accountable for advising customers on non-compliant routing and coordinating with internal and external agencies such as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) district offices, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, Bureau of Materials, Illinois State Police (ISP) districts, local police department authorities, and consultants. This position is responsible for maintaining permit related databases on a web-based application process for the safe and efficient movement of exceptionally over dimension and overweight objects within and through the state, including vertical clearance of all overhead structures and sign trusses, width restrictions, and quality control of databases. This position disseminates emergency information affecting movements.

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 occasional statewide or out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assimilate data into comprehensive technical reports.
Familiarity with the Illinois Transportation Automated Permits (ITAP) and the online routing system.
Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS).
Knowledge of permit laws and policies.
Familiarity with various vehicle combinations used to transport heavy loads.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain professional and harmonious relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all exceptionally large or heavy permit moves are issued in accordance with the department’s statutory obligations and policies relative to the safe and efficient movement of oversize and overweight vehicles.
Ensures that all applicants are treated fairly and that each permit application is acted upon without undue delay.
Reviews requests for emergency movements and issues or denies authorization for such moves.
Analyzes, compiles, maintains, and distributes technical data on the structural capability of bridges, vertical and horizontal clearance of structures, and other temporary or permanent route restrictions.
Maintains a database with both mainframe and personal computer applications.
Analyzes specialized heavy hauling equipment and approves or denies its usage for permit movements.
Reviews and recommends controls to ensure safe and efficient movements, accuracy of calculations, and compliance with statutes and regulations.
Recommends and monitors controls to ensure the highway system is not unduly damaged and the safety of the traveling public is not endangered by the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads.
Compiles and updates the Permit Office Policy Manual as well as answers and advises questions by phone or email regarding Permit Office policy or permit validity to law enforcement officers or truck weight inspectors.
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

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