DATA MANAGEMENT UNIT TECHNICIAN ( ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois•Effingham, IL

14d•$4,159 - $7,187•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Management Unit Technician (Engineering Technician III) serves as Party Chief for collecting road inventory data, instructing and supervising technical personnel conducting field measurements, transferring field data to records, maps, and diagrams, and performing complex drafting. The role also participates in technical studies related to programming and data collection. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4, District 7, Bureau of Program Development. It is based in Effingham, Illinois, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Frequent travel within the district is required for data collection.

Requirements

Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum, plus 30 months of engineering experience; OR have six years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Frequent travel within the district for data collection.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
Experience in Geographic Information Systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as data collection and mapping software.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as Party Chief to obtain complete and accurate field data and measurements on the existing highway system and its appurtenances.
Participate in the Pavement Condition Rating Study and other technical surveys related to programming and data collection.
Research and revise existing GIS maps using information gathered through field checks, internal records, and assistance from other agencies.
Assist in training, supervising, and evaluating temporary personnel collecting, recording, and coding data for entry into the Data Bank.
Transfer field and office data accurately and neatly to the Data Bank, GIS, and other data collection records.
Determine and verify total mileage statistics for each township to establish accurate allocation of MFT monies.
Meet deadlines for data collection.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days during the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
Training and career advancement opportunities