PROGRAMMING ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for annual and multi-year program development/monitoring, coordinated urban transportation planning, data collection for transportation facilities, traffic counting/forecasting, and construction cost estimates.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires districtwide travel.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
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.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Ability to direct the work of other engineers and technicians.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff, external contacts, and the public.
Excellent oral and/or written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the varied activities of the Programming section.
Coordinates the Programming section’s work with all other sections in the Bureau of Program Development, as well as other district staff and related Central Office personnel.
Assigns, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
Formulates and monitors current and long-range programs.
Supervises the coordination of the urban planning process for urbanized areas.
Ensures compliance with departmental safety rules.
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