MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

57d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and implementing policy and procedures for operations roadside maintenance and training. The incumbent is responsible for the development and successful implementation of the annual contract maintenance program to help maintain and preserve 46,359 lane miles of pavement, maintain facilities at 53 rest areas, as well as various roadside maintenance activities.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years supervising staff and managing
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional statewide and out of state travel with overnight stays.
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

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with specialized knowledge of transportation engineering.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develops policies and procedures for maintenance field operations to achieve most efficient maintenance operations, improve services, and make the best use of available resources.
Develops policies and procedures required to guide the winter snow and ice removal operations activities for the state highway system.
Develops policies and procedures for vegetation management (both turf and plant related activities) on highway rights-of-way on a statewide basis and oversees policies and capital projects for rest areas.
Develops policies and procedures governing pavement maintenance and preservation and serves on the Pavement Preservation Committee.
Makes recommendations on annual contract maintenance program project requests, priorities, and annual budgets applicable to maintenance operations.
Oversees training programs in the Bureau of Operations and ensures that suitable training is developed and implemented for central office and district personnel.
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 required or 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