Maintenance Support Engineer (Civil Engineer Vi)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for operations roadside maintenance and training. The incumbent is responsible for the development and successful implementation of the annual program to 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Six years of experience in civil engineering.
Three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional statewide and out of state travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background check.

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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to interpret, develop, and implement policies and procedures.
Experience with budgeting for construction and maintenance of highways.

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 program 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

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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources