OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE FIELD ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the maintenance activities within an assigned geographical area in the district.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires valid driver's license.
Requires district-wide travel and occasional statewide travel.
Requires the ability to be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
Requires the ability to work overtime, possible extensive periods as needed.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
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.
Familiarity with the process of preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators, and laborers.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls all normal and emergency maintenance activities within an assigned area to provide a safe and usable highway system.
Investigates and meets with local residents and officials regarding complaints, access permits, and right-of-way problems.
Periodically inspects construction work performed under permit and by Day Labor to ensure projects reflect approved departmental standards. Submits draft proposals for the Contract Maintenance, DayLabor, or other programs.
Assigns, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel and provides technical guidance.
Manages the operating budget for the assigned field area.
Manages equipment utilization and needs.
Participates in scoping of future construction projects, final design reviews, permit reviews, and 75% of completion inspections.
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)
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