CERTIFICATION/MATERIAL DATABASE TECH - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for documenting the inspection of materials, making certification reports to the central Bureau of Materials, and directing Independent Assurance functions within the materials database for the district. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to hire a Certified/Material Database Technician. 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. IDOT fosters a culture of inclusivity, values diversity, and holds itself to the highest ethical standards, collaborating with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

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 districtwide travel with extensive same-day travel and occasional overnight stays.
Requires overtime.
Requires successful completion of a background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of highway construction activities and the technical language used.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of the department’s Construction Materials Management System (CMMS).
Working knowledge of the use of electronic online storage databases such as (SharePoint).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Ability to resolve conflict.

Responsibilities

Preforms quality assurance on assigned materials to construction projects for quantity and material compliance.
Reviews, tabulates and compiles inspection reports and prepares certification reports.
Secures missing information and reports.
Directs the independent assurance functions in the district.
Interprets data supplied by materials database.
Trains, motivates and evaluates staff to ensure a well-developed and competent staff. Ensures staff compliance with all departmental safety rules and practices.
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