Highway Data Manager (Technical Manager Iv)
About The Position
The Highway Data Manager manages highway inventory data activities for the Illinois Department of Transportation. The role implements highway data policies; develops procedures for collecting, processing, and analyzing highway inventory data; trains central and district office staff; and coordinates GIS activities related to highway inventory data. The position serves as system owner of the Illinois Roadway Information System (IRIS) and is responsible for generating roadway data files for required federal submissions and roadway statistical publications. The data supports state reporting, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, and other management systems. The role develops review procedures to ensure IRIS file accuracy and validity, directs consistent district support and timely FHWA roadway data submissions, and uses GIS and other geographic software to review data and produce plots and reports. It develops Microsoft Access and SQL queries for annual and special reports and publications, maintains GIS base layers, advises districts on data corrections, and coordinates IRIS-related changes with staff working on roadways, HPMS, structures, railroads, traffic, and GIS. Duties are performed in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner that supports fair and equitable treatment of employees. The position is based in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule available from one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. The role involves occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
Requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, mathematics, or computer science, plus two years of experience managing and analyzing data; or eight years of experience managing and analyzing data.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and ESRI ArcGIS.
- Ability to develop custom queries and reports against current and historical tables, including summary information, pivot tables, and charts for reporting current and historical roadway data.
- Working knowledge of 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
- Manage highway inventory data activities and implement highway data policies.
- Develop procedures for collecting, processing, and analyzing highway inventory data, and train central and district office staff in those procedures.
- Coordinate GIS activities related to highway inventory data.
- Serve as system owner of the Illinois Roadway Information System (IRIS).
- Develop review procedures to ensure the accuracy and validity of the IRIS system file.
- Advise and direct staff to provide consistent and complete support to districts regarding highway inventory data procedures.
- Direct timely submissions of roadway-related data required by the Federal Highway Administration.
- Use GIS applications and other geographic software to review data and produce GIS-based plots and reports.
- Develop and generate Microsoft Access and SQL queries for annual reports, publications, special reports, and summaries.
- Maintain GIS base layers to ensure accurate geographic and data representation of the roadway network.
- Direct and advise districts on revisions to data errors identified through edit checks.
- Coordinate with other unit staff on changes involving roadways, HPMS, structures, railroads, traffic, and GIS that affect IRIS.
- 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, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pension plan.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
- 12 paid sick days annually.
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the possibility of earning 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.
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
