HIGHWAY DATA MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

13d•$5,432 - $9,713•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for managing the highway inventory data activities. This position implements highway data policies, develops procedures for the collection, processing, analysis of highway inventory data, trains central and district office staff in these procedures, and coordinates the geographic information system (GIS) activities related to highway inventory data. This position has accountability as the system owner of the Illinois Roadway Information System (IRIS), responsibility for generating the roadway data files for required federal data submittments, and for roadway statistical publications. This data provides the department with the capability to meet the information needs for state reporting, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, and other management systems.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business, mathematics, or computer science, PLUS two years of experience in managing and analyzing data, OR Eight years of experience in managing and analyzing data.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS.
Ability to develop custom queries and reports against both current and historical tables, including generating summary information, pivot tables, and charts for reporting current and historical roadway data.
Working knowledge of the departmental transportation data systems.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to analyze federal and state data regulations to comply with reporting requirements.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Strong planning, problem resolution, and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develops review procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of the Illinois Roadway Information System (IRIS) system file.
Advises and directs staff to provide consistent and complete support for the districts regarding procedures for the collection, processing, and analysis of highway inventory data.
Directs the timely submittals of all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) required roadway related data submittals.
Utilizes geographic information system (GIS) applications, other geographical based software to assist in the review of data, GIS based plots, and reports produced from the data.
Develops and generates Microsoft Access and structured query language (SQL) queries to create annual reports, publications, special reports, summaries on both an annual basis, and as requested by users.
Maintains the GIS base layers to ensure the accurate geographical and data representation of the roadway network.
Directs and advises the districts of needed revisions of data errors detected through edit checks.
Works with other unit staff in coordinating changes with roadways, Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), structures, railroads, traffic, and GIS that will influence the other parts of the IRIS system.
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